Attorney Questions Legality of Mohamed’s Detention as Three Face Court

Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed’s attorney, Siand Dhurjon, has questioned the legality of his client’s continued detention, arguing that keeping him in police custody beyond the constitutionally prescribed 72-hour period without proper authorisation would amount to unlawful detention.

Dhurjon spoke on Thursday night outside the Kitty Police Station, where supporters protested the detention of Mohamed, his staff Mario Mohamed and Eugene Thorne.

Full coveragePolice Detain Azruddin Mohamed After Gunfire Near Prem Narine’s Kitty Home17 reports

The three men are expected to appear before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer charges of unlawful possession of a firearm without a licence, unlawful possession of ammunition without a licence, and attempting to pervert the course of justice. The charges were laid following advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).