Sixth person charged over killing of NSW bikie boss
A sixth person has been charged in relation to the "execution-style shooting" of aBandidos president in regional NSW earlier this year.
The 37-year-old was arrested at Orange Police Station about 7.45pm yesterday and charged with murder and participate criminal group contribute criminal activity.
Senior bikie, Shane De Britt, 60, was found with a bullet wound to his head at a property on Catombal Road, Eurimbla, south of Dubbo, in January this year. He was allegedly shot with a shotgun as his wife slept in another room.
Shane De Britt was allegedly shot with a shotgun as his wife slept in another room. (NSW Police) Supplied
"I would classify it as an execution, cold-blooded killing. Someone's been shot in their own house in the middle of the night," Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty said at the time.
The 37-year-old man has been refused bail and is due to appear at Orange Local Court today.
In the last month, detectives have arrested five men and woman – aged 58, 39, 38, 22 and 34 – at Dubbo, Wellington and Orange.
Several items have been collected as evidence in relation to the shooting of Shane De Britt. (NSW Police) Supplied
All five were charged over their alleged roles in the shooting murder.
Detectives have said more arrests are likely.
Investigations are continuing and anyone with information that may help detectives is urged to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
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