Overview
- Federal Police in Maranhão detained the man for deportation after establishing he was in Brazil irregularly.
- Authorities say the arrest followed international cooperation involving the Directorate of International Cooperation and attachés in Colombia and the United Kingdom, with ongoing contact with Gardaí.
- Brazilian officials state the deportee will be returned to Ireland, where Gardaí are expected to seek an interview on his arrival.
- Gardaí confirm awareness of the detention and describe it as a matter for Brazilian authorities at this time.
- The case was upgraded to a homicide investigation earlier this month; a woman in her 20s previously arrested was released without charge as forensic work continues.