Tip-off that teen posted photo of gun sparked police operation in luxury Sydney suburb
A tip-off to Crime Stoppers sparked a massive police response in Sydney this morning after reports that a teenager had posted a picture of a gun to social media.
Officers raided a home on Prince Albert Street in Mosman, in Sydney's North Shore, at 7am today.
Frightened neighbours watched on from their windows as specialist police moved in, trying to find what they believed was a firearm at the home in the luxury suburb.
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Specialist police also attended as officers executed a firearms prohibition order at the home. Nine
A NSW Police firearms operation has shut down a Sydney suburb this morning. Nine
Police received information from Crime Stoppers that an 18-year-old living at the address had taken a photo of a gun and then posted it to social media, sparking a huge response by the authorities.
An 18-year-old boy was questioned by police for two hours before being released.
An adult male was also spoken to by investigators.
A number of items were seized from the home.
No arrests were made and no charges have been laid.
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