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Police Arrest Man Amid Imitation Gun Incident at Night Market

4/2/2026

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During night markets at Botany Town Centre, police responded to youths who pointed imitation firearms at the public and a bus driver.
Police later found the guns were plastic gel blasters and cannabis was in a backpack belonging to one youth.
A 38-year-old man was arrested for breaching his release conditions after a bystander picked up one of the discarded guns, while the youths were later questioned and released.

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Story summary

During night markets at Botany Town Centre, police responded to youths who pointed imitation firearms at the public and a bus driver.
Police later found the guns were plastic gel blasters and cannabis was in a backpack belonging to one youth.
A 38-year-old man was arrested for breaching his release conditions after a bystander picked up one of the discarded guns, while the youths were later questioned and released.