Armed police have been spotted in the Gate Pa area this afternoon.
Four police cars and officers holding "long guns" were seen on Watling St in Gate Pa about 1.20pm, a Gate Pa resident said.
A police spokesman said the officers were there due to an "ongoing investigation" and were undertaking a "pre-planned" search warrant.
The Armed Offenders Squad had been there as a precaution, he said.
The Gate Pa resident said he saw the officers leaving about 1.45pm.
