Armed police in Lower Kaimai

Police are swarming a property in the Lower Kaimai area.

A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says whole a lot of police cars have been seen "screaming up State Highway 29".


Armed police are dealing with an incident in the Lower Kaimai area. Photos: Daniel Hines.

The caller is not sure what is happpening, but reports there is also smoke seen coming from a property near Old Kaimai Road.

Police have confirmed they are "attending an incident in the Lower Kaimai but it is still unfolding and no other information is available at this stage".

A reporter at the scene says there are about 10 police cars in the area, along with fire trucks from Greerton and Matamata.

"Armed offenders are approaching the property now and there are also several dog units here.

"Police have cordoned off roads around the property near Old Kaimai Road."

People are being advised to stay away from the area as police deal with the incident.

SunLive will bring you more inforamtion as soon as its available.

At the scene?

Call 0800 SUNLIVE or email photos to newsromo@thesun.co.nz

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1 comment

old kaimai road.

Posted on 28-06-2016 09:21 | By whatsinaname

i thought old kaimai road was upper kaimai or was when i lived there. . now this is on the news unfortunately all the sticky beakes will go for a nosey. Hope every one safe.


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