A Milford man was taken into custody by police and federal authorities on Tuesday for allegedly committing crimes in his native country of Brazil.
In a joint operation with ICE, Homeland Security, and Milford Police, 46-year-old Marcio De Souza E Silva was arrested at his residence on Grove Street around 12:35 p.m., according to officials.
Police say 11 years ago, Desouza E Silva, known as “Carioca”, was profiled on Brazilian TV for gang activity and and trafficking assault rifles in cars with false bottoms and hidden in mattresses through Brazilian shipping ports. Desouza E Silva’s alleged criminal activity, including suspicion of murder, were profiled in an investigative report by RecordTV…