Armed police block Rotorua street for search warrant

Armed police at the intersection of John Rd and Kawaha Point Rd in Rotorua this morning. Photo / Kelly Makiha

Armed police are blocking a residential Rotorua street this morning.

The intersection of John Rd and Kawaha Point Rd is being manned by armed police with an unmarked police car blocking the entrance.

Police cars can be seen up the driveways of homes at the end of John Rd.

A police spokeswoman said a search warrant was being carried out.

When asked if there was any concern or instructions for the public, the spokeswoman said they “hadn’t been advised of any such instruction”.

“It appears to be a routine, pre-planned search warrant.

“There is no further information available at this stage.”