Seven men charged with the murder of bikie Shane Bowden have had their matter heard in court as police release new videos of their dramatic arrests.
The arrests, which took place primarily across the Gold Coast on Sunday, follow Brisbane West Mongols president Ian Ronald Crowden's arrest.
He was also charged with Mr Bowden's murder.
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The arrests were the culmination of a long-term police operation that included several videos and pictures being released to the public regarding the late 2020 killing.
Among those arrested included Haydn Forbes, 25, the son of the National Mongols President Nick Forbes.
Others include Junior Torope, 29, Fidel Gunes, 29, David Meatuai, 41, Junior Mau'u, 23, Joshua Small, 29 and Peter Cummins, 35.
It's currently unknown what part each man is alleged to have played in the lead up to the killing, or if any were one of two alleged triggermen captured of CCTV.
Their matters were wrapped up within minutes today at the Brisbane Magistrates Court, with none of the men appearing.
They were all denied bail.
They will face court again later this year.
9News understands Crowden plans to contest his murder charge, and most of the men will be making an application for bail in the Supreme court.
"I'd be surprised if the murder charge stuck in relation to the bulk of the men," Defence lawyer Michael Gatenby told 9News.
"Some people have almost no involvement."
Police have also released new video of the weekend arrests, with scenes showing large amounts of Mongols paraphernalia.
"You're under arrest in relation to murder," one officer can be heard saying.
Multiple Mongols jackets, banners, and shirts can be seen at the addresses searched.
9News understands more arrests are expected to be made.
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