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AFP Investigates Firearm Discharge During Arrest in Sydney Airport Terminal 2

Authorities secured the domestic terminal as a crime scene under a brief lockdown that has since been lifted, allowing flights to operate normally.

The airport is operating normally after the incident.
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Overview

  • Australian Federal Police officers discharged a service weapon while arresting a man in Terminal 2 around 9 a.m.
  • Police have launched a formal investigation and established a secured crime scene to determine how the firearm was discharged.
  • Sydney Airport reported no injuries and confirmed that domestic arrivals and departures continued without interruption.
  • Video footage obtained by 2GB shows officers pinning a suspect to the ground and includes allegations of an attempted weapon grab that remain unverified.
  • Forensic teams remain at the terminal reviewing evidence as authorities assess the incident’s full circumstances.