HOMICIDE detectives made an arrest at a Muswellbrook service station on Tuesday in relation to the shooting murder of Bandidos OMCG Central West chapter president, Shane De Britt.
The man was the ninth person to be arrested and charged following investigations into the murder in the state's Central West earlier this year.
About 10.50am on Tuesday January 14, police and emergency services responded to reports a man had been shot at a property on Catombal Road, Eurimbla, about 50km south of Wellington.
Officers attached to Orana Mid-Western police attended and located the body of a 60-year-old man inside the home. He had suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
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The man has been formally identified as Bandidos OMCG Central West Chapter President, Shane De Britt.
A crime scene was established at the property and examined by specialist forensic officers. Police launched Strike Force Kerrison to investigate the death and detectives have since arrested seven men and one woman for their alleged roles in the murder. All eight people remain before the courts.
Following further inquiries, a 35-year-old Harden man was arrested at a service station at Muswellbrook just before 11am Tuesday. The man was taken to Muswellbrook police station and charged with murder and participate criminal group contribute criminal activity.
He was refused bail to appear at Muswellbrook Local Court on Wednesday.
