Wednesday, 19 October 2016 - 5:47pm |
Bay of Plenty

UPDATE: Acacia Bay incident

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Police cordons remain in place at a property near Acacia Bay after a firearms incident earlier this afternoon.  
 
The incident unfolded as Police were preparing to execute a warrant to arrest at the property earlier this afternoon.
 
Before Police could enter the property, a man outside the house was observed pointing what appeared to be a firearm at the Eagle helicopter.
 
The Armed Offenders Squad responded and two men from the property were taken into custody shortly after 5pm.
 
Police believe there is at least one person still inside the property. 
 
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
 
ENDS
 
Issued by Police Media Centre.