Man arrested following police operation in Greenacre

A man has been arrested following a police operation in Sydney’s west yesterday, NSW Police say.

Just before 6.45pm (Monday 3 December 2018), police were called to a home unit on Sylvanus Street, Greenacre, after reports of a possible shot being fired.

Officers from Auburn Police Area Command attended and established a perimeter.

Just after 8pm, a 37-year-old man was arrested nearby without incident.

He was taken to Auburn Police Station where he is currently assisting police with their inquiries.

A search warrant was executed at the man’s Sylvanus Street home with officers allegedly locating a firearm and ammunition.

Inquiries continue.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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