Police have made four arrests after an operation unfolded across two regions following an aggravated robbery in Flat Bush this morning.
Counties Manukau CIB are investigating with charges being confirmed for those allegedly involved.
At around 5am, a group of men arrived at a Kerrykeel Drive property.
Detective Inspector Karen Bright, from Counties Manukau CIB, says the men reportedly were carrying weapons.
"It was reported that one of these men were in possession of a firearm, before they have taken property and stolen a vehicle from the address."
As Police deployed to the incident, the Police Eagle helicopter located this stolen vehicle on State Highway 20 heading north.
"Eagle observed this vehicle travelling in tandem with a second vehicle, which was also stolen," Detective Inspector Bright says.
"Units moved in and signalled both vehicles to stop near Te Atatū, in which both failed to stop."
Vehicle one - Auckland:
Eagle continued to track the vehicle stolen from the Flat Bush address, and the Auckland Armed Offenders Squad was deployed.
"AOS staff have brought the vehicle to a stop on Glenfield Road and swiftly took the sole occupant into custody without incident."
A 20-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
Vehicle two - Waikato:
Meanwhile, the second vehicle headed south towards the Waikato region, with units pursuing the vehicle.
Waikato AOS were deployed as the vehicle carried on at high speed.
"The vehicle has collided with barriers on Tirau Road, and AOS moved in to carry out an armed traffic stop," Detective Inspector Bright says.
Three male occupants were arrested at the scene without further issue. Those arrested were a 17-year-old and two 18-year-olds.
Police have seized both vehicles with detailed examinations to be carried out.
"Counties Manukau CIB are continuing to investigate the entire circumstances of what unfolded at the Flat Bush address this morning," Detective Inspector Bright says.
No occupants at the address suffered any injuries, nor did any motorists on the roading network this morning.
