Home / Bay of Plenty TimesTaupo streets closed as armed police raid houseBay of Plenty Times1 Sep, 2016 04:15 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditArmed police shut down streets in Taupo today. Photo/fileArmed police shut down streets in Taupo today. Photo/fileTauranga's Armed Offender Squad were at the centre of a Taupo lockdown today.Taupo police called on the help of the Tauranga AOS to help with an inquiry at a Tawa St address this morning.Neighbouring streets were shut down to public during the raid. Police were looking for a man on a probation matter. As police were completing the enquiry at the address, the man arrived at the Taupo probations office to have the matter cleared.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Police this afternoon thanked people for their patience and wanted to reassure the community their safety was never at risk as this enquiry was carried out.AOS were only used as a precaution for the safety of staff, police said.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty TimesCouncil spots unconsented work at $2.4m property on real estate ad16 Dec 05:24 AMBay of Plenty TimesSH2 speed limits reduced in Karangahake, Waihī16 Dec 05:00 AMBay of Plenty TimesCoping with grief during the Christmas season16 Dec 05:00 AMSponsoredThe Bay’s secret advantage07 Dec 09:54 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
