Two properties linked to the Head Hunters MC in Christchurch were raided by armed police today.
Police executed search warrants on Wednesday morning at a Vickerys Rd property in Wigram and a Cashmere house, a police spokeswoman said.
The spokeswoman said the armed offenders squad took part in the raids “as a precaution”.
“Police have executed two search warrants in Christchurch this morning in Wigram and Cashmere.
“AOS staff were in attendance as a precaution. As the search warrants are ongoing there is no further update at this time.”
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Four police cars and a van were at the scene on Wednesday morning.
An armed officer was guarding the gate of the Vickerys Rd property, while a scene photographer and officers searched the property.
Police at the scene declined to comment on the reason for the raids.
