Man arrested following gunshots at Canberra airport

Australian capital Canberra’s airport was evacuated and a person arrested after gunshots have been heard in the principle terminal constructing, police stated on Sunday.

One individual has been taken into custody and a firearm was recovered, the police stated in an announcement. There have been no reported accidents, it added.

Police stated CCTV footage has been reviewed and right now the individual in custody is believed to be the one individual answerable for the incident.

“The Canberra Airport terminal was evacuated as a precaution and the situation at the airport is contained,” the assertion stated.

The police stated members of the general public weren’t allowed to bought to the airport right now. No additional particulars have been obtainable.

Videos posted on social media earlier within the day confirmed police detaining a person contained in the airport as travellers look on. Media and onlookers additionally gathered outdoors the airport following the evacuation.

The incident has led to delays and cancellations of flights, media experiences stated.