Heavily-armed tactical officers dressed in camouflage were seen arresting a group of males in southwest Sydney, as part of a dramatic counter-terrorism operation.
Images show several officers standing over the group at the intersection of George and Campbell streets, in the suburb of Liverpool, at about 5pm on Thursday.
It’s understood the group were travelling to Bondi Beach when their vehicle was rammed and stopped by officers from the Counter Terrorism unit and the Public Order and Riot Squad.
‘Police responded to information received that a violent act was possibly being planned,’ NSW Police said in a statement.
‘Police subsequently intercepted two cars as part of the investigation.
‘As investigations continue, seven men are assisting police with their inquiries.
‘At this point in time, police have not identified any connection to the current police investigation of the Bondi terror attack.’
The operation involved two unmarked police 4WDs that crashed into the front of a white hatchback.
Tactical officers arrested a group of men in Liverpool
NSW Police issued an alert to stay out of the area at about 5pm on Thursday
A white hatchback was rammed by undercover police 4WD vehicles
Five men were arrested at intersection of George and Campbell streets
Heavily armed officers at the scene
It’s understood Counter Terrorism, NSW Police Public Order and Riot Squad officers were present
One of the men was taken from the scene in a gurney
Stunned witnesses reported seeing a police LandCruiser ram a white Hyundai with Victorian number plates, which was carrying the men.
One of the men was taken from the scene on a gurney.
A sixth man was arrested by police in a nearby laneway.
Businesses surrounding the incident, including a medical centre, have been locked down.