Rotorua police have today arrested five men in connection with the deaths of Raymond and James Fleet.
All men face a range of charges, with three being charged with two counts of murder, one man facing two counts of manslaughter and the fifth person facing a range of methamphetamine-related charges.
The uncle and nephew, aged 51 and 25, were reported missing on August 10 and a double homicide investigation was launched following the discovery of their bodies in Mamaku Forest on August 17.
The five men are facing numerous charges ranging from murder, manslaughter, accessory after the fact of murder, manufacture of methamphetamine and possession of substances, materials and equipment with intent.
Four men, aged 34, 29, 26 and 21, are due to appear in Rotorua District Court tomorrow.
