Armed police in raid on Dunedin house

Armed police have been called to an address in the Forbury area in Dunedin this morning.

A police spokeswoman said the incident  - in Richmond St - began about 7.10am.

Armed police were called out in Dunedin this morning. Photo: Daisy Hudson
Armed police were called out in Dunedin this morning. Photo: Daisy Hudson
Armed police and officers with police dogs were seen outside the property shortly before 8am.

She said police were involved in executing a search warrant but could provide no further immediate details.

The street was blocked off at both ends: Photo: Daisy Hudson
The street was blocked off at both ends: Photo: Daisy Hudson
An Otago Daily Times reporter photographed the police presence, which involved several armed officers.