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Armed police in Matapihi

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Armed police are in the Tauranga suburb of Matapihi this morning.

A police spokeswoman said they were executing a routine search warrant in the area and had been there since about 6.10am.

Cordons were in place.

Police weren't in a position to comment further as it was an ongoing investigation, she said.

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