AOS called out for arrest of Reefton man

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About 20 police including officers from the armed offenders squad have been involved in the arrest of a man in Reefton this morning.

Senior Sergeant Tim Crawford said the early-morning operation was to locate and arrest the man, who is now in custody in Greymouth.

Inspector Jack Canning said the man, who was middle-aged, was arrest in relation to an allegation of making threats.

Mr Canning, the Greymouth area commander, said the man was yet to be formally charged.