The Armed Offenders Squad is at the scene of a routine police warrant in Pāpāmoa this evening.
A nearby resident said she could see about four-to-five police cars outside an address on Dickson Rd.
She said police could be seen dressed in full armed offender's gear and were holding guns.
"They are definitely armed."
A police spokeswoman confirmed the Armed Offenders Squad was at the scene conducting a warrant for an arrest.