Semi-trailers and concrete bollards have been used to block streets surrounding Sydney’s Pitt Street Mall, as thousands of shoppers swarmed the city for Boxing Day.
The trucks were used as a protective measure to block vehicle access from streets surrounding Pitt Street Mall and the Queen Victoria Building.
George, Market and Elizabeth Streets were all affected by the security measures.
A New South Wales Police spokeswoman told SBS News that the traffic management and security measures were put in place “in light of the large number of people expected at Boxing Day sales”.
“While there is no specific threat, NSW Police continue to urge the public to be vigilant and report anything that doesn't look right,” she said.
Police say the terrorism threat leave in Australia remains at “probable”.
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Police say the terrorism threat level in Australia remains at “probable”.
Road closures were used during last year’s Boxing Day sales also.
The use of semi-trailers comes only days after a car was driven into pedestrians in Melbourne’s Flinders Street – during the busy Christmas shopping period.
