SEVERAL police cars swarmed by the Peel River near Scott Road on Tuesday morning as officers combed the riverbank area as part of an operation.
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It followed reported property-related crime overnight, the Leader understands.
At least eight police cars were on the scene at times before officers began to filter out about 9:30am.
A spokeswoman from NSW Police confirmed to the Leader a police operation was afoot near Scott Road earlier this morning.
Witnesses said it also extended to Paradise Bridge and the Scott Road bridge at one point.
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Multiple people are now assisting officers with their investigations, police told the Leader.
"There is a police operation ongoing at Scott Road and five people are now assisting police with their inquiries," she said.
"Further information will be provided at a later time."
Oxley police have been throwing every resource possible at targeting property crime - particularly break-ins and stolen cars - in Tamworth and have appealed for any information.
More to come.
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