Armed police swarmed a residential street on Auckland’s North Shore this afternoon after reports of a firearm being seen inside a vehicle.
Beach Haven residents reported seeing officers with “huge guns” and a significant police presence in the suburb.
Police said a person was reportedly seen in a vehicle in possession of a firearm at 3.48pm.
“This vehicle has been located by the police Eagle helicopter at a Sispara Place address.”
Police said staff were armed as a precaution as they approached the occupants of the vehicle.
“Nothing has been located at this time. One person was taken into custody in relation to a breach of bail,” police said.
One resident on a local Facebook page reported seeing five police cars and a “dog wagon” on Sispara Place.
Others said officers with “huge guns” could be seen outside their homes.
The police helicopter could be seen circling overhead.
Police said the lone officer was approached by an 'aggressive person'.