Police can confirm around 20 arrests have been made so far this morning as part of the pre-planned operation in central Wellington.
Police have also begun towing vehicles.
We are once again urging people inside the protest area to leave now.
Our staff are ready to assist those who wish to leave.
Wellingtonians are urged to avoid the area this morning.
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