Update: The firearms matter in Omakau has been resolved without incident this evening.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with threatening to kill.
“Firearms incident in Omakau, Central Otago”
Police are responding to reports of a person with the firearm in Omakau.
While this incident is being managed people in the town will notice an increased and visible Police presence in the area.
As the incident is ongoing there is no further information at this time.