Traffic is being diverted from the scene. Photo / NZTA
Traffic is being diverted from the scene. Photo / NZTA
Homes have been evacuated by police in Remuera, Auckland, after the discovery of a suspicious item in a vehicle.
Emergency services were temporarily forced to close the Greenlane off-ramp on State Highway 1 because of the incident, which created congestion on the Southern Motorway as Aucklanders get out of townto enjoy the first weekend out of lockdown and into level 2.5.
A man has been taken into custody and is assisting police, a spokesperson told the Herald.
"Police were called to reports of a person acting suspiciously outside a property in Avice St, Remuera, shortly before 3pm today," they said.
"Upon arrival, police located a suspicious item in the person's vehicle.
"Avice St has been cordoned off as a precaution and the southbound off-ramp at Greenlane has also been cordoned off, and traffic heading east will be unable to get through."
Residents in nearby properties on Avice St were initially evacuated as a precaution.
The police Specialist Search Group was sent to the property to examine the item and search the area to ensure it was safe.
