A large police presence is being reported in Greerton this afternoon.

Readers have contacted SunLive to report officers in the Tauranga suburb.

"There's a major police operation in Greerton at the moment. Roads closed, police spikes out police helicopter as well," says one reader.

Another says there are officers by the Tauranga Racecourse.

People are advised to avoid the area if possible or expect delays due to potential road closures.

SunLive has contacted police for more information and will provide an update when we can.

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