• Dramatic police raids are underway in Revesby in Sydney’s south-west
  • A BearCat armoured vehicle is currently blocking Ferndale Avenue
  • It is believed to be a planned operation and not related to terrorism 

By Max Margan For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 09:14 BST, 31 August 2017 | Updated: 09:17 BST, 31 August 2017

Heavily armed police with rifles and armoured trucks have locked down a suburban street in Sydney.

Raids are underway in Revesby in the city’s south-west, with a BearCat vehicle blocking Ferndale Avenue.

It is believed to be a planned operation and not related to terrorism, according to Nine News. 

More to come.  

Heavily armed police with rifles and armoured trucks have locked down a suburban street in Sydney

Heavily armed police with rifles and armoured trucks have locked down a suburban street in Sydney

Raids are underway in Revesby in the city's south-west, with a BearCat vehicle blocking Ferndale Avenue

Raids are underway in Revesby in the city's south-west, with a BearCat vehicle blocking Ferndale Avenue

Raids are underway in Revesby in the city’s south-west, with a BearCat vehicle blocking Ferndale Avenue

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