A section of Waimea Road has been closed after a report of a suspicious item being located at an address this afternoon.

Police were called about 5.20pm notifying them of the item and an alleged threat being made.

A cordon has been established as a precaution while the nature of the item is established.

Diversions are in place at the intersection of Waimea Road and Van Dieman Street, and Waimea Road and Bronte Street.

Please take an alternate route, and avoid the area if possible.

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