Seven more charged over bikie Shane Bowden's murder
Seven more men have been charged with murder as police continue to investigate the death of bikie Shane Bowden in Queensland.
Bowden, 47, was shot dead in an execution-style ambush outside his Pimpama home in October last year on the Gold Coast.
Raids carried out by police today saw eight people arrested.
Seven more men have been charged with the murder of bikie Shane Bowden. Queensland Police
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A 41-year-old Underwood man, a 29-year-old Underwood man, a 35-year-old Upper Coomera man, a 25-year-old Upper Coomera man, a 23-year-old Helensvale man, a 29-year-old Redland Bay man and a 29-year-old Pimpama man have all been charged with murder.
All the men are allegedly members of the Mongols bikie gang, 9News understands.
It comes a day after the president of Brisbane West Chapter of the Mongols was today arrested and charged over Bowden's murder.
The men are allegedly all members of the Mongols bikie gang. Queensland Police
They will appear in court tomorrow.
A 37-year-old Wanora man was also arrested and charged with weapon possession.
He will face court on July 29.
South-Eastern Police regional crime coordinator Detective Superintendent Brendan Smith said today's action was a significant step towards dismantling alleged organised crime.
"These arrests have decimated a whole chapter of the Mongols OMCG," Detective Superintendent Smith said.
Bowden was shot dead at his home last year. 9News
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"The numbers involved are unprecedented and will be nationally significant."
Superintendent Smith said the murder of Bowden involved "significant planning".
The investigation into Bowden's death is continuing and police are seeking community assistance.
A $250,000 reward is still being offered to anyone who is able to provide information that leads to a conviction over Bowden's murder.
Anybody with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Police Link on 131 444.
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