Armed police searched a house in Bureta today.
Inspector Karl Wright-St Clair said police were searching for a person at the address around midday.
The Armed Offenders Squad assisted police at the scene after a risk assessment determined the squad was necessary, Mr Wright-St Clair said.
No one was found at the address.
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Residents spoken to did not know what was going on.
One man said police arrived about 12.30pm and he had no idea what was going on but they were concerned.