Police gathered outside an Atkinson Ave address at Otaki Beach.
Levin Senior Sergeant Sam Gilpin said a 35-year-old male was arrested after a short search and was taken into custody, and they were also keen to speak to two other men in relation to the incident.
No-one was injured and Police wanted to reassure the public that there is no longer any risk to public safety, he said.
Gilpin said there would be a CIB investigation and was asking witnesses with any information to come forward.