A person has reportedly been taken into police custody after an operation in Tauranga.

One resident, who lives on Moffat Rd in Bethlehem, said police had been at the end of his driveway for about two hours.

He said he was told that officers were looking for two people on the run.

“There were four cars at the end of my driveway.”

One person being taken into police custody in Bethlehem. Photo / John Borren

He said one person was arrested by the police around 8am.

Police have been contacted for more information.