Acting Detective Senior Sergeant John Love said four men aged between 25-37 have been arrested.
“They are due to appear in Gisborne District [Court] in January and are facing charges of aggravated robbery, and firearm and drug related matters,” Love said.
“During the search warrants, police located and seized a number of items including firearms, which have been sent for forensic examination.”
A scene guard was maintained for some time, with extra police from outside the district brought in. Photo / Murray Robertson
Police were not ruling out further charges for the arrested men, or further arrests.
“Nobody deserves this, and the investigation team remains committed to getting justice for Mr Maangi and his family.
“We urge anyone who knows what happened to him or who has any information that could help, to please contact us.”
Bill Maangi died in hospital after he was shot on the grounds of Forrester House, Ormond Rd. Photo / Murray Robertson
Information can be provided through 105, online or over the phone, using reference Operation Bushman or the file number 250929/9035.
You can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111, using the same reference or file number.