UPDATE 10.15AM:  Cordons have come down on Scott Ave in Rotorua following a police operation.

The public were asked to avoid the Ōwhata street due to the pre-planned operation this morning, a police statement said.

“There will be a police presence there for some time as we continue to make area inquiries.”

Police said there had been no risk to public safety and some staff were armed as a precaution.

Access to the nearby school was unaffected.

The Rotorua Daily Post has requested more details about the operation from police.

EARLIER:

A police operation is under way in the Rotorua suburb of Ōwhata this morning.

The public are asked to avoid Scott Ave due to the operation, a police statement said.

“The operation is pre-planned, and there is not believed to be any risk to public safety.

“Cordons are in place, and some staff are armed as a precaution.”

Police said access to the nearby school was unaffected.