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 Times'Offensive': Toilet plan near memorial seat sparks protestBay of Plenty Times'Go one better': Bay of Plenty Steamers fired up for NPC seasonBay of Plenty TimesFeet first: Why two men are walking from Auckland to Te PukeSponsoredSolar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night skyAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
