Armed police swarm into New Lynn after four offenders spotted

Rata St, between Great North Rd and Binsted Rd in West Auckland is closed due to a police incident. Photo / AT

Armed police have swarmed into a west Auckland suburb after four people were spotted in a stolen vehicle and fled.

A police spokesperson said officers have blocked Rata St from Binsted Rd to Great North Rd.

“Cordons are in place and the road has been closed as part of inquiries to locate four offenders.

“Motorists are being advised to avoid the area or seek an alternate route.”

A photo at the scene showed a silver car parked in the middle of the road surrounded by armed police.

RATA ST, NEW LYNN - 4:25PM
Due to a police incident, Rata St, between Great North Rd & Binsted Rd, is now CLOSED. Avoid this area or expect delays with diversions in place affecting all traffic, including bus services. ^ND pic.twitter.com/7n1IPXZ43a

— Auckland Transport Travel Alerts (@AT_TravelAlerts) April 7, 2025

Auckland Transport said Rata St between Great North Rd and Binsted Rd is closed.

“Avoid this area or expect delays with diversions in place affecting all traffic, including bus services.”

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