Police operation involving Armed Offenders Squad in Far North stands down

Wednesday 1 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 1 Oct 2025, 3:57pm

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Police launched an operation near Lake Ohia on the Karikari Peninsula involving the Armed Offenders Squad and an Eagle helicopter. Officers cordoned off a property and closed a section of State Highway 10 while searching for a wanted man. The road has since reopened and police are continuing their enquiries.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 1 Oct 2025, 2:51pm

   Far North police operation involving Armed Offenders Squad and Eagle helicopter stood down (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 1 Oct 2025, 3:57pm

   Police cordon off property in search for wanted man in Far North (opens in new tab)