NSW Police believe they have arrested and charged the gunman who shot and killed Sydney crime boss Alen Moradian.
The notorious underworld kingpin and high-ranking member of the Comanchero bikie gang was killed while sitting in a parked car at Bondi Junction about 8.30am on June 27.
On Wednesday morning, police announced three men had been charged over their alleged involvement in the killing, including the 24-year-old man who allegedly pulled the trigger, killing Moradian.
About 3.50am on Wednesday, Task Force Magnus detectives arrested the 24-year-old at a Fairfield Heights address, and he was later charged with five offences, including murder, drug and firearm related offences and participating in a criminal group.
He was refused bail and will appear before Parramatta Local Court on Wednesday.
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A 27-year-old man and a 28-year-old man were also arrested at a Macquarie Park address about 8.40pm on Tuesday over Moradian’s alleged murder.
Authorities also seized 1.5kg of cocaine, 844g of methylamphetamine, three dedicated encrypted criminal communication devices and a pistol with 23 rounds of ammunition.
The 27-year-old was charged with eight firearm and drug-related offences and participating in a criminal group, while the 28-year-old man was charged with drug-related offences and participating in a criminal group.
Seven men have been arrested over Moradian’s death.
