Armed police in call-out

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

ARMED police went to a house in Taruheru Crescent in Riverdale yesterday afternoon in response to reports of a firearm in a gang- related issue.

Police said the Armed Offenders Squad was called to the address as a precaution.

“There were no injuries as a result, and one person has been referred to Youth Aid,” police said.

The incident happened at around 2pm.