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US Homeland Security, Border Force in South Bathurst police operation

 

A police operation involving US Homeland Security and hazmat crews is under way in the NSW Central West, with people urged to avoid the area.

 

Border Force and US Homeland Security officials have descended upon a home in regional New South Wales.

 

“A planned police operation is under way in the state’s Central West this morning,” a NSW Police spokeswoman told news.com.au on Wednesday.

 

“The joint agency operation which involves the NSW Police Force, Australian Border Force and US Homeland Security Investigations commenced about 6am at a home at South Bathurst.

 

“Investigators are also being assisted by Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance. Members of the community are urged to avoid the area at this time.”

 

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the operation is at an address on Violet St.

 

An “unknown substance” was discovered there this morning, the Western Advocate reports.

 

The ABF has been contacted for comment.

 

NSW Ambulance and FRNSW directed inquires back to police.

 

More to come

 

https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/news/us-homeland-security-border-force-in-south-bathurst-police-operation/news-story/bbeb731d98c5df52f422e24478764947