Cordons are blocking roads in Normanby due to a pre-planned police operation. Photo: RNZ / Brad White
Police have put in cordons in place in South Taranaki while they attend what is being described as a "pre-planned operation".
They say the cordons blocking roads in Normanby, about 6 kilometres north of Hāwera have been put in place as a precaution.
A member of the public said there were more than 20 armed police in attendance and more racing to the scene.
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