An armed man roaming residential streets Napier sparked a major police callout.
Armed police converged on Georges Drive about 8.15pm after neighbours reported seeing a man with a gun.
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Georges Drive was blocked and police asked residents to stay inside.
Police have taken a man into custody and road cordons have now been lifted.
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