A police investigation is under way after a body was found dumped in bushland close to Sydney Airport today.

The body was discovered in bushes next to Foreshore Road in Botany, in Sydney's south, earlier this morning.

In a statement, NSW Police said a crime scene has been established but could not give any more information.

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"A police operation is underway in bushes off Foreshore Road, at Botany, following reports of a body located," a NSW police spokesperson said.

"Officers attached to South Sydney Police Area Command are being assisted by specialist officers from the State Crime Command's Homicide Squad.

"A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the incident has commenced."

The person has not yet been identified.

More to come.