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Australian Federal Police surround Lucas Heights nuclear reactor in security scare
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Australian Federal Police have swarmed over a vehicle parked outside the Lucas Heights nuclear reactor. (9NEWS) 9NEWS
Sydney’s Lucas Heights nuclear reactor was surrounded by Australian Federal Police officers this afternoon, following a security scare.
Police were called to the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) research facility after two vehicles were spotted parked approximately 50m from the front security gate.
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Officers swarmed around the two cars, slowing nearby traffic to a crawl.
A NSW Police Force spokesman said the occupants were spoken to by both AFP and state police before being allowed to leave..
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