A man is facing a string of charges, including assault with a weapon, after he was arrested in Invercargill this morning.
A witness reported seeing police cordons in place near the intersection of Dipton and Bain Sts.
A police spokeswoman confirmed the search was carried out at a Kingsland address.
A 31-year-old male was arrested without incident on several charges, including assault with a weapon, driving while disqualified and dangerous driving.
He will appear in Invercargill District Court today.