Residents woken by sirens, yelling and dogs barking during armed police operation in Sunnyvale

Armed officers seen making arrests on Borich Rd in Sunnyvale.

Neighbours who were caught up in a dramatic situation on their street in Auckland’s Sunnyvale said they woke to the sound of raised voices telling a person to drop their gun.

The Armed Offenders Squad was seen making arrests on Borich Rd after repeatedly calling for occupants to come out of a house with their hands on their heads.

A resident on the street said the commotion woke her up around 2.30am.

“We first thought we were dreaming with all the sirens and helicopters,” the woman said.

She said the people at the property were new to the neighbourhood and had people coming and going from the house every day.

She added that her family and other residents have felt scared with them around.

Armed officers seen making arrests on Borich Rd in Sunnyvale.

Another neighbour said he heard loud noises this morning, including people yelling.

“I heard a dog barking, I heard some voices who were talking frequently.

”I remember hearing someone yelling ‘drop your gun!’”

Police arrived at the house on Borich Rd just after 5am, with armed officers wearing hazardous chemical suits.

Officers were using a megaphone and shouting at those inside not to hide and to “stop mucking around”.

“This is the Auckland Armed Offenders Squad. Your house is surrounded by armed police,” they could be heard saying.

“We have a search warrant for your property. We will not be leaving. Hurry up. Do not hide - you will be found.”

Police have been at the scene since around 5am. Photo / Hayden Woodward

Two people were seen being taken into custody but police appeared to be talking to a third occupant who would not come out.

“Walk out with your hands on your head, don’t hide inside. Hurry up - stop mucking around,” they said.

“Follow my instructions and you will be looked after.”

A third person then came out and was taken into custody.

Two fire appliances were parked on nearby Parrs Cross Rd and St John ambulance was on standby. The police Eagle helicopter was also hovering above.

Cordons have now been stood down but police remain at the address.

Police have executed a search warrant but the terms of the warrant are unknown. The Herald has requested further comment from police.

Meanwhile, armed police are at a second West Auckland property, with officers seen in hazmat suits examining the entrance of a home.

An armed police officer has been seen standing guard at the driveway of the property on Don Buck Rd in Massey.

Three officers were also seen working in hazmat suits in a van.

Armed police have been spotted at a property on Don Buck Rd in Massey, Auckland.

Earlier, a planned police search warrant closed roads this morning on Auckland’s North Shore.

Auckland Transport said Contessa and Stanley Rds in Glenfield are now open and bus routes are running to their normal schedules again.

FINAL UPDATE 8:40AM
Contessa and Stanley Roads, Glenfield are now open after an earlier Police incident. Buses are back to their normal routes and schedules. https://t.co/P5vjoQQSPQ pic.twitter.com/hVlZh7VHt6

— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) November 1, 2023