(File photo)Three people have been arrested in relation to the serious assault, dubbed Operation Rangiriri, that occurred on Waikato Expressway on March 11. Seven search warrants, four in Auckland and three in Christchurch were carried out on Tuesday morning, resulting in four men – who were all gang members – being arrested. One of the men was not connected to Operation Rangiriri, and was arrested on unrelated matters. READ MORE:* Victim of group assault on Waikato Expressway was being followed by convoy of motorcyclists* Two gang members arrested following alleged assault at gang pad* Witnesses describe 'menacing' biker convoy shortly before Waikato Expressway assaultThe three men arrested in relation to the serious assault were aged 25, 27 and 32, and were charged with wounding with intent to cause bodily harm. Google Maps/Supplied The assault occurred on Waikato Expressway on March 11.

Source: Stuff June 22, 2022 02:28 UTC