State Highway 27 reopens at Waharoa after Waikato police operation

Police said motorists could face significant delays after the closure of State Highway 27 near Waharoa this morning. It reopened this afternoon.

A Waikato highway has reopened after being closed because of a police operation.

Police notified the closure of a part of State Highway 27, near Waharoa, shortly before 10am today.

They said motorists could expect delays on the highway near Seddon St, at Waharoa, because of the operation.

In an update this afternoon, they said they had completed a search warrant at a Seddon St address, and the road had reopened.

“The Armed Offenders Squad attended as a precaution as police worked to locate a person of interest,” a statement said.

“They were not located, and inquiries are ongoing.

“Police would like to thank the public for their patience during the operation and road closures.”