Photo: Stephen Jaquiery
Two people are helping police with inquiries after armed officers descended on a Dunedin coastal settlement this morning.
The road to Long Beach was cordoned off amid a large police presence.
A witness said officers had blocked the road at Mihiwaka Rd and Purakaunui Rd around 11.30am.
A police spokesman said at 1pm the cordons had been relaxed.
"Two individuals are being spoken to and assisting police with our inquiries."
Earlier eight police cars were in the vicinity of Purakaunui School, and had entered Long Beach.
Officers could be seen carrying firearms, he said.
A police spokesman said cordons were in place as a precaution and the public was asked to avoid the area.
