Three armed police officers walk along the shore. Behind them are palm trees and the entrance of the park Image source, NSW Police
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Armed police officers on patrol outside Sydney's Luna Park

ByParul Gupta
  • Published2 hours ago

Heavily-armed police officers have started patrolling Sydney's streets, as part of heightened security measures following last year's deadly shooting at Bondi Beach.

The Armed Response Command (ARC) will see specially trained officers in busy tourist areas carrying long-arm rifles – an unfamiliar sight for most residents.

New South Wales police say the officers will also patrol major events like sports matches and places of worship "to prevent, deter and rapidly respond to serious threats, including active armed offender incidents".