Antonio Da Silva, the Brazilian dredge owner who was shot dead last week after a gang raided his camp at Akaiwanna, Cuyuni, was wanted in his home country for a number of murders, including that of his wife.
Stabroek News was reliably informed by security sources that Da Silva took up residence in Guyana some ten years ago after he reportedly escaped from a Brazilian prison.
He also allegedly killed several inmates while he was incarcerated.
While he was living in Brazil, Da Silva had used a different name.
