Major police operation deployed across west Auckland following armed robbery
Police conducted a large pre-dawn operation in west Auckland after an aggravated robbery in Manurewa where a firearm was used.
A major police operation unfolded in west Auckland early this morning, involving armed officers and a helicopter. The operation was sparked after an aggravated robbery in Manurewa where a firearm was presented during a fight. A vehicle seized from the incident led to the hours-long response, which concluded by around 7am.
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NZ Herald
Nearly two dozen cars, Eagle helicopter deployed to Henderson in major police operation
The operation has been linked to an 'ongoing police investigation'.
RNZ
Police conduct major operation in west Auckland
A police spokesperson says the response concluded by about 7am and was part of an ongoing operation.
Newstalk ZB
'Something massive going down': Hours-long west Auckland operation with armed police, helicopter
A major police operation has unfolded in west Auckland early this morning.
Newstalk ZB
Vehicle seized after midnight robbery leads to hours-long west Auckland op
A major pre-dawn operation in west Auckland was sparked after an aggravated robbery in Manurewa where a firearm was presented during a fight.