Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad have arrested and charged three men as part of an ongoing investigation into the shooting death of a Crown witness three years ago. Gemahl Maika, 38, was a Crown witness in relation to Operation Schoale – a NSW Police Force investigation into a multi-million dollar cocaine supply syndicate. He was found deceased with a number of gunshot wounds on the front lawn of his home in Nepean Towers Avenue, Glen Alpine, about 9.40pm on Wednesday 6 April 2011. The Homicide Squad and Campbelltown Local Area Command have been investigating Mr Maika’s death under Strike Force Hedgegrow. Late yesterday morning (Wednesday 2 July 2014), police arrested three men following operations in Wiley Park, Peakhurst and the Sydney CBD. Those arrested include a 33-year-old man from Tweed Heads (arrested in Wiley Park), a 29-year-old man from Peakhurst, and a 46-year-old man from Sydney. The 33-year-old and 29-year-old men have been charged with murder, with the 29-year-old also charged with accessory before the fact to murder. The 46-year-old man was charged with accessory before the fact to murder. All three have been refused bail and are expected to appear in Parramatta Local Court today (Thursday 3 July 2014). The Commander of the Homicide Squad, Detective Superintendent Mick Willing, commended Strike Force Hedgegrow detectives for their work. “The dedication and sheer determination of the men and women working on this investigation has been exemplary,” Detective Superintendent Willing said. “As with all of our investigations, we are wholly committed to getting to the bottom of this case and providing some form of closure for Mr Maika’s family and friends. “As ever, we continue to encourage anyone with information that may assist our ongoing inquiries to contact Crime Stoppers.” The investigation by Strike Force Hedgegrow continues and more arrests are expected. Police are urging anyone with information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/. Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages
Posted on: Wed, 02 Jul 2014 19:06:08 +0000
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