Several Work and Incomes across Auckland were in lockdown today following threats.

Police were called to the Work and Income location in Pukekohe after a man threatened workers.

Work and Income locations in Queen St, Papakura, Tobin St, Pukekohe and Queen St, Waiuku were locked down as a precaution.

The man was found by police soon after in the wider Pukekohe area and taken into custody. A replica firearm was also seized.

A police spokesperson said he was “assisting police with our enquiries”.