THE Canadian High Commission says it is "aware of the detention" of a Canadian national in Trinidad and Tobago.
Canadian YouTuber Christopher "Chris Must List" Hughes remains in police custody after his arrest on May 28.
A travel vlogger and self-proclaimed journalist, the 45-year-old documents gang culture and violence in several countries.
In many of his videos recorded in Trinidad and Tobago, there were civilians with guns, discussing ongoing gang wars.
Speaking to Newsday on Wednesday morning, Hughes's attorney Criston Williams said politicians and officers had made threats to Hughes, which he tried to report. However, Williams was unsure whether police had taken the report, as, he said, they were "giving him (Hughes) a hard time."
Williams said the nature of the threats was "too sensitive" to reveal.
Police are also concerned Hughes breached immigration laws by saying he was visiting as a tourist, as they consider his videos "work," since they are monetised.
Newsday asked head of the police's corporate communications unit Joanne Archie
about the alleged threats against Hughes, to which she said, "Awaiting feedback on the issue."
Newsday e-mailed the Canadian High Commission on reports that Hughes had contacted representatives there for assistance.
A representative said Global Affairs Canada is "aware of the detention of a Canadian citizen in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
"Consular officers are in contact with local authorities and are providing consular assistance.
"Due to privacy considerations, no further information can be disclosed."
This story was originally published with the title YouTuber Chris Must List's lawyer: Politicians, police made threats on his life and has been updated to include additional details. See original post below.
LEGAL representatives for Canadian YouTuber Christopher "Chris Must List" Hughes said he was arrested after trying to report that threats were made against his life by two "political figures" and two officers.
Hughes was arrested by the Special Investigation Unit on May 28 under the Anti-Gang Act.
The 45-year-old travel vlogger has been in Trinidad and Tobago for several weeks documenting gang culture and violence, among other things.
In some of his videos, civilians can be seen with guns and discussing ongoing gang wars.
Speaking to Newsday on Wednesday morning, Hughes' attorney Criston Williams said he was unsure whether police took the report about threats to Hughes' life, as they are "giving him a hard time."
But he confirmed Hughes was still being detained.
On Tuesday night, there was talk on social media that the YouTuber's life had been threatened.
Asked about this, Williams said, "Yes. He told me the threats came from two political figures and two police officers.
"And then they arrested him."
Williams said the nature of the threats was "too sensitive" to reveal.
Police are also concerned Hughes breached immigration laws by saying he was visiting as a tourist, as they consider his videos "work," since they are monetised.
