Sydney Jewish Museum evacuated due to bomb threat
Police have descended on Sydney Jewish Museum in the inner-Sydney suburb of Darlinghurst following a reported bomb threat around lunchtime on Tuesday (Image: Australian Jewish News)
Police have concluded their search at Sydney Jewish Museum in Darlinghurst after an all-clear was given following a reported bomb threat earlier this afternoon.
A police operation got underway around lunchtime after a threat was made to the facility.
Police and sniffer dogs searched the facility and found no suspicious devices.
"A police operation was underway following a threat made to the facility," NSW Jewish Board of Directors CEO Vic Alhadeff told nine.com.au.
Employees and visitors are now permitted back inside the museum.
"We would like to emphasise our great appreciation to the NSW Police for the speed with which they responded," Mr Alhadeff added.
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