A man is in custody and assisting with inquiries after police responded to an incident at a building on Constitution Avenue in Campbell shortly after noon on Wednesday.
Traffic is back to normal after police blocked access to Constitution Avenue between Anzac Parade and Russell Offices. The road was closed for a number of hours.
An ACT Policing spokesperson said police had responded to an incident at a building on Constitution Avenue about 12:10pm on Wednesday.
Witnesses said businesses and some residences along Constitution Avenue were evacuated at about 12.20pm as police patrolled the area near the ASIO office.
ACT Ambulance Service vehicles also attended the scene.
Witnesses said police ordered onlookers from balconies back inside.
ACT Policing said a man had been taken into custody and buildings had been evacuated as a precaution.
"There is no threat to the wider community," an ACT policing spokesperson said.
The public was asked to stayed away from the area.
ASIO did not comment on the incident, stating it was a matter for ACT Policing.
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