Police searched a house and vehicle on Walmsley Rd, in Māngere, (above) last night. Image / Google Maps
Armed police were seen swarming the area of Māngere Bridge after reports of a road-rage incident.
Police were called to reports that a firearm had been seen in the argument around 7.15pm on Thursday, a police spokeswoman said.
The armed offenders squad was called to the scene on Walmsley Rd as a precaution, she said. There were no reports of any injuries.
Locals reported on social media seeing around 10 police cars and armed officers in the area.
A person was arrested "without further incident" and officers were speaking to someone of interest, police said.
Police said this morning officers carried out a number of inquiries and found the vehicle allegedly involved in the incident at a house.
"Both the vehicle and address were searched and no firearm was located," a statement said.
"No further action will be taken at this time."
A selection of cartoons from Herald cartoonist Rod Emmerson over the past year