A man is due to face court today after allegedly obtaining a benefit to conceal the shooting of a man in July 2014, NSW Police say.
Police will allege that shortly after 8pm on Monday 7 July 2014, a 33-year-old member of the Rebels was shot as he walked into an industrial unit on Grex Avenue, Minchinbury – the clubhouse of the Rebels Mt Druitt chapter.
After being shot three times in the leg, the man attempted to flee the location but was chased down by three men and attacked as he lay on the roadway on Grex Avenue, Minchinbury.
Police and emergency services were called to the location and the 33-year-old was taken to hospital where he was treated for his injuries. He has since been released.
Detectives from State Crime Command’s Gangs Squad Raptor formed Strike Force Rooftop to investigate the incident.
Five men, now aged 25, 26, 30, 39 and 41, were all previously charged over this matter and placed before the courts.
About 12.30pm on Thursday 19 May 2016, a 30-year-old man was arrested by Strike Force Raptor detectives at St Marys, and taken to Penrith Police Station.
He was charged with accept benefit for concealing a serious indictable offence and granted bail to appear at Penrith Local Court today tomorrow.
Strike Force Raptor was established by State Crime Command’s Gangs Squad in 2009. It is a proactive and high-impact operation targeting outlaw motorcycle gangs and any associated criminal enterprises.
Anyone with information to assist police is asked to contact Crime Stopers.
