Armed police swarm Auckland’s Beach Haven after report of person with firearm, one arrested

Armed police swarmed a residential street on Auckland’s North Shore this afternoon after reports of a firearm being seen inside a vehicle.

Beach Haven residents reported seeing officers with “huge guns” and a significant police presence in the suburb.

Police said a person was reportedly seen in a vehicle in possession of a firearm at 3.48pm.

“This vehicle has been located by the police Eagle helicopter at a Sispara Place address.”

Police said staff were armed as a precaution as they approached the occupants of the vehicle.

“Nothing has been located at this time. One person was taken into custody in relation to a breach of bail,” police said.

One resident on a local Facebook page reported seeing five police cars and a “dog wagon” on Sispara Place.

Others said officers with “huge guns” could be seen outside their homes.

The police helicopter could be seen circling overhead.