A court heard that an execution-style murder linked to a bikie gang was planned using encrypted phones and GPS tracking apps. Cummins is accused of aiding other defendants in the murder of Shane Bowden, a man allegedly turned against the Mongols motorcycle club. The prosecution alleges Cummins possessed a tracking device attached to Bowden's vehicle before the shooting and that the murder weapon was found at his home. Cummins' lawyer argues there's no direct evidence linking him to the crime and that the prosecution's case is weak.
An execution-style murder tied to a bikie gang was organised using encrypted phones and GPS tracking apps, a court has been told.on one count of murder related to serious organised crime.
Cummins is accused of aiding eight other defendants to murder Shane Bowden, 47, an alleged "turncoat" against the Mongols motorcycle club.Two hooded gunmen fatally shot Bowden 21 times in the driveway of hisDefence barrister Scott Lynch said Cummins had been accused with "no direct evidence" of acting as a driver for the gunmen.
"There's a lot of fertile grounds for cross-examination. is a very serious drug trafficker," Lynch said.He said the basis for applying for bail was that the prosecution case against Cummins was weak.Crown prosecutor Bradley White accused Cummins of possessing a tracking device before it was attached to Bowden's vehicle in the days before the shooting.
"There is some evidence the murder weapon was collected from home. That's the most incriminating thing," White said."He had possession of an iPhone 6 handset that was being used to monitor the movements of ," White said.Justice Elizabeth Wilson heard the prosecution would allege the conspiracy to murder Bowden was organised via three encrypted mobile phones and Cummins had one of the handsets.
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