Armed police operation in Pyes Pa

UPDATED 3.40PM: State Highway 36, near Williams Road, has been re-opened.

Police closed the section of the highway briefly this afternoon as they carried out a search warrant at an address in the area.


Police have closed a section of State Highway 36, near Williams Road, this afternoon.

A large line of traffic remains and police are working to clear the backlog.

Motorists are asked to be patient until the traffic has been cleared.

Earlier:

Police have cordoned off a section of State Highway 36, Pyes Pa as they undertake an armed operation this afternoon.

Traffic is backing up along SH36 near Williams Road as a result of the incident.

Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager Senior Sergeant Ian Campion says there is a police operation at a property in the area but wouldn't comment any further.

'At this stage for safety reasons traffic is prevented from travelling through there.

'It's not expected to take too long I understand."

SunLive understands police are executing a search warrant at an address in the area.

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