03:30 EDT, 17 March 2021
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A former soldier accused of assassinating Rebels bikie boss Nick Martin with a 300m sniper shot fought in Syria and Iraq for an armed charity.
Shadows of Hope, started in 2013 by eye-patch-wearing medic Robert Hoey, works in war zones around the world by in combat and delivery aid and medicine.
Mr Hoey describes the organisation as the world s most dangerous and fearless charity that helps people in conflict areas without government red tape.
Starting by treating wounded on both sides of the war against ISIS, it has since worked in Burma, China, Iraq, Syria, Congo, Philippines, and Papua New Guinea.
00:48 EDT, 16 March 2021
A special forces soldier arrested after the cold-blooded execution of a notorious bikie leader describes himself an outdoor loving humanitarian and adrenaline junkie with a passion for animals.
The suspected hitman is still being questioned by police following Monday s dramatic arrest over the brazen murder of Rebels boss Nick Martin three months ago.
Dozens of police officers shut down a quiet suburban street in Waikiki, in Perth s south, and stormed the man s red-brick home before arresting him.
Police are still grilling the man over the high-profile execution and are expected to lay charges on Tuesday.
The arrest comes three months after Mr Martin, 51, was shot in the back at a drag racing event, where he died at the scene in front of his wife and step-daughter.
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A man has been arrested and questioned over his possible involvement in the public shooting death of West Australian bikie Nick Martin.
Key points:
The bikie was shot dead in public at the Kwinana Motorplex
The arrested man has been described as a war veteran
The man was taken into custody at his home on Shoalhaven Place in Waikiki on Monday evening.
There was a large police operation, with the road blocked off for a period of time.
According to a social media post, the man who was arrested is a volunteer with Shadows of Hope, an organisation that describes itself as the world s most fearless and unique charity .
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