Shooting reported in Swanson, West Auckland: Armed police seen arresting woman

A woman was arrested this evening as armed police responded to reports a gun was fired in Swanson, West Auckland.

A car was pulled over, and police arrested a woman in a Suzuki Swift this evening.

A local grocery store shopkeeper said there were many police in the area near the junction of Bahari Drive and Swanson Rd.

Police were told a firearm was discharged in the area.

"There are no reported injuries," a spokeswoman said.

"Police, with the assistance of Eagle helicopter, are making inquiries in the area to determine further what has occurred."

Armed police and the Eagle helicopter were sent to the scene about halfway between Swanson and Ranui. Photo / Hayden Woodward

Shortly before 6pm, a cordon was put up on Swanson Rd about halfway between Swanson and Ranui.

A member of the public on social media said armed police were in the area and had told her not to enter part of Swanson Rd due to a shooting nearby.

A staff member at a nearby vape shop near Afton Place said police were parked up outside.

Police investigating the incident were also seen several blocks to the west, near the train station.

After reports a firearm was discharged, police were seen taking a woman into custody. Photo / Hayden Woodward