Massive police operation around Sydney's Central Synagogue after shooting in San Diego left one dead and three wounded
- A major police operation has taken place at Bondi Junction's Central Synagogue
- An online threat was made against the synagogue, according to police
- However nothing was found during the search conducted by NSW police
A police operation has taken place in Sydney after an online threat was made against a synagogue.
Police searched Bondi Junction's Central Synagogue on Sunday for several hours.
They were alerted to a threat made online, which police are still looking into.
At least six Public Order and Riot Squad police cars were seen leaving the area surrounding Bondi Junction's Central Synagogue on Sunday
Footage showed a large police operation winding down as seven Public Order and Riot Squad cars drive away from a synagogue.
Police maintained a large perimeter and stopped pedestrians from getting too close to the building.
While other officers from the Dog Unit were also seen standing by after the empty building had been searched.
A helicopter could also be heard overhead as it circled the building.
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Footage showed a large police operation winding down as seven Public Order and Riot Squad cars drive away from a synagogue
A NSW Police spokesperson said that the area on Bon Accord Avenue between Old South Head Road and Flood Street had been closed off while police conducted their search.
The spokesperson said that the threat is believed to be a hoax and inquiries continue.
The operation comes after three people were injured and one person died at a synagogue shooting in California on Friday.
Other officers from the Dog Unit were also seen standing by after the empty building had been searched
A NSW Police spokesperson said that the area between Bon Accord Avenue and Flood Street has been closed off while police conducted their search
