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– Relatives bemoan “constant harassment”
Relatives and concerned residents of Lethem said they are disgusted over the constant police harassment of Euclid Da Silva also known as Euclid Saigo.
This publication was told that Da Silva only returned to Guyana about two weeks ago after being released by law enforcement officials in neighbouring Brazil.
Euclid Da Silva
Back in August 2010, the man, who operated a business in Hadfield Street, Georgetown, was arrested and handed over to Brazilian authorities by the local police. It was claimed that he was wanted by the Brazilian authorities for unlawfully escaping from custody while serving a lengthy prison sentence.
However, according to Da Silva’s brother, Guy Saigo, his brother was released by Brazilian authorities without being charged for any offence and was sent back to Guyana where he is a citizen. Da Silva’s brother told this publication that he was informed that his brother had been arrested early yesterday morning. When contacted, the man’s attorney, Peter Hugh, told this publication that he had been detained for ‘illegal entry’ to Guyana.
Residents of Lethem who heard of Da Silva’s arrest did not take the news lightly, and they too expressed disgust at the police action.
One resident who spoke with this publication said that the police should direct their attention to the thousands of illegal Brazilians who work in Guyana without permits. Residents said they will not rest until there is a proper explanation for Da Silva’s detention.
Back in 2010, Da Silva was arrested and subsequently released on $100,000 station bail. Having learnt of the police’s intention to extradite Da Silva to Brazil, his lawyer had moved to the High Court to block the expulsion. However, despite a favourable ruling by Chief Justice Ian Chang, the local law enforcement authorities released Da Silva into the custody of the Brazilian Federal Police.
Further, while all this was being done, relatives had produced documentation which showed that Da Silva is a Guyana citizen by birth.
Up to press time yesterday, Da Silva was still being held at the Brickdam Police Station.
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