Camping equipment and vehicles moved on from the Patrick White Lawns

ACT Policing, with additional resources from the Australian Federal Police, have this morning (Friday, 4 February 2022) moved camping equipment and illegally parked vehicles from the Patrick White Lawns adjacent to the National Library of Australia. 

The operation was peaceful and no arrests were made in relation to crowd behaviour.  

Four vehicles were towed from the location after their owners refused to move them. A small amount of camping and other equipment was also seized by police.  

A 44-year-old man was arrested following the execution of a search warrant. A loaded modified rifle was located in his vehicle and he is expected to be charged with the possession of an illegal firearm. He will also face multiple traffic offences in relation to the roadworthiness of his vehicle.  

ACT Policing would like to thank the community for their patience while multiple road closures and diversions were in place today. Due to planned and unplanned events in the area, traffic disruptions may continue to occur in the Parliamentary Triangle area in the coming days. 

While ACT Policing recognises the rights of people to peacefully protest, when illegal actions take place the people responsible will be dealt with in accordance with the law. 

Media enquiries 

Police Media — (02) 5126 9070, act-police-media@afp.gov.au