ERO Boston removes Brazilian in Plymouth wanted for weapons crimes, previously released in Texas

BOSTON — Deportation officers with Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston removed an unlawfully present Brazilian fugitive from the United States to Brazil. Ronaldo Marcos Da Silva, a 37-year-old Brazilian national who was wanted by authorities in his home country for unlawfully carrying restricted firearms, was removed to Brazil.

“Ronaldo Marcos Da Silva attempted to flee a weapons conviction in his home country by hiding out in Massachusetts,” said ERO Boston Field Office Director Todd M. Lyons. “We will not allow our New England communities to become safe havens for criminals hoping to evade justice. ERO Boston will continue to prioritize the safety and security of our residents by apprehending and removing the most egregious noncitizen offenders from our New England communities.”

The 2nd Criminal Court of Caratinga in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, arraigned Da Silva April 14, 2012, for the offense of illegal carrying of restricted firearms. He then unlawfully entered the United States on an unknown date and at an unknown location without being inspected, admitted or paroled by a U.S. immigration official. Authorities arrested him near El Paso, Texas, on May 17, 2019. Da Silva was released on an order of recognizance on May 21, 2019.

Da Silva was convicted by the 2nd Criminal Court of Caratinga of the Jury Tribunal of the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil Jan. 20, 2023, and he was sentenced to three years of incarceration. The 1st Criminal Court of Criminal Executions of Caratinga in Minas Gerais, Brazil, issued an arrest warrant for Da Silva Feb. 7, 2023.

Deportation officers from ERO Boston arrested Da Silva in Plymouth Sept. 12, 2023, and he was placed in custody pending the outcome of his removal proceedings. An immigration judge ordered Da Silva removed Feb. 23 and officers with ERO complied with the judge’s order and returned him to Brazil late last month.