24 Jan 2024 | 01:28 AM UTC
New Zealand: Police activity ongoing at Albert Park in Auckland the afternoon of Jan. 24
Police activity ongoing at Albert Park in Auckland, New Zealand, the afternoon of Jan. 24. Avoid the area.
Police activity is ongoing at Albert Park, Auckland, the afternoon of Jan. 24. Reports indicate that officials are responding to an individual at the park after he made concerning comments. Security personnel have evacuated the park and nearby buildings, including the Auckland Art Gallery. Road closures are in effect along Princes, Kitchener, and Wellesley streets. Multiple bus services, including those on routes 933, 931, 75, 101, and 939, have been detoured.
Heightened security is likely in the affected area over the coming hours. Localized transport and business disruptions are probable until the police operation concludes.
Avoid the affected area until the police have secured the scene and given the all-clear. Allow additional time for travel in the vicinity. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the impacted location. Heed official directives.
