Armed offenders squad aids search warrant in Bureta, Tauranga

Armed police are executing a search warrant in Bureta, Tauranga, tonight. Photo / File

The armed offenders squad is involved in executing a search warrant at a Bureta address in Tauranga tonight.

A police spokeswoman said the pre-planned operation, which began at 7.45pm, involved executing a search warrant relating to an alleged historic offence.

Due to any potential risk armed offenders squad members were called in, she said.

No further information about the search is available at this time.