ARMED POLICE BLOCK RURAL PōKENO ROAD, SPECIALIST SEARCH TEAM DEPLOYED

Armed police including a specialist search group descended on a rural Waikato property in the early hours of this morning.

Police could be seen digging up “large white tubs” during the search of a rural Pōkeno property, a witness said.

Police blocked off Razorback Rd shortly after 5am and a spokesperson said “specialist teams” were making inquiries.

A Herald photographer at the scene said the armed officers were “wearing chemical coveralls over their tactical gear”.

The photographer saw several people being arrested for questioning as multiple officers, including a specialist search group and the Eagle helicopter, searched the area.

“Two neighbours who pulled over for a look both said police were at the same address only two or three weeks ago,” the photographer said.

“They mentioned that armed police and helicopters were involved as well.”

Rachel Maher is an Auckland-based reporter who covers breaking news. She has worked for the Herald since 2022.

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