Neighbours shocked after 'quiet' man arrested over former bikie boss's sniper death
Neighbours have spoken of their shock after a Perth man was arrested in connection to the sniper assassination of former bikie boss Nick Martin.
The arrest is a major breakthrough in the chilling shooting of former WA Rebels boss Nick Martin, which rocked Perth three months ago.
WA Police yesterday swooped on a property in the Perth suburb of Waikiki, arresting a man and seizing a motorbike, silver Toyota Prado, boat and items in brown paper bags.
Nick Martin was shot at the Kwinana Motorplex arena in front of his family and hundreds of other people. 9News
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The man's identity can't be revealed for legal reasons but he is an ex-soldier.
"He just doesn't seem like that type of person," one local said.
"Just didn't suspect it at all, I really didn't."
Another neighbour said he was "quiet" and kept to himself.
Last December Mr Martin was shot dead at the Kwinana Motorplex in front of family.
Police believe Mr Martin was shot by a sniper, who had set up a kill-shot from more than 300 metres away.
Police also searched bushland during yesterday's raids. 9News
The bullet went straight through the 51-year-old's chest and into his son-in-law, Ricky Chapman, who was sitting behind him in the stands.
A young boy known to the family was also injured during the shooting.
The shot travelled between 300 and 340 metres to hit its target.
Detectives at the time located flattened grass on the perimeter of the Perth Motorplex where they believe the sniper was positioned.
Forensics officers were on the scene, searching the Perth property for clues. 9News
The home in Waikiki was one of three Perth properties raided yesterday by police.
Nearby bushland was also scoured for clues.
Police believe they have recovered the weapon used to murder Mr Martin, but ballistic experts still have to confirm it.
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