Australia's Canberra Airport evacuated after gunman opens fire, accused arrested

Australia's Canberra Airport terminal was on Sunday evacuated following a shooting incident.

The development was confirmed by Australian Federal Police, who said the airport terminal was evacuated after gunshots were heard.

The evacuation came as a precautionary step and the situation at the Airport is contained, the Australian Federal Police said.

One person was taken into custody and a firearm was recovered from his possession.

According to the CCTV footage at the airport, the person taken into custody was the only person responsible for shooting, police said.