Drug lord Jos Leijdekkers finds refuge in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone says it is investigating reports that Dutch drug kingpin took refuge in country
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Drug lord Jos Leijdekkers finds refuge in Sierra Leone after marrying president’s daughter
The convicted cocaine smuggler, one of Europe’s most wanted fugitives, enjoys high-level protection in the West African nation.
Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler 'is in Sierra Leone'
Dutch authorities say one of Europe's most-wanted fugitives has been living in Sierra Leone for about six months. Jos Leijdekkers, 33, was sentenced in absentia to 24 years in prison on 25 June last year by a Rotterdam court for smuggling more than seven tonnes of cocaine.
Cocaine Kingpin's Sierra Leone Sanctuary: A Tale of Alleged High-Level Protection
Reports suggest that European cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers is residing in Sierra Leone under high-level protection. The Sierra Leonean government is investigating these claims while affirming its commitment against organized crime.
Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers confirmed to be in Sierra Leone
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) and police have confirmed that Jos Leijdekkers, one of the most wanted fugitives in the Netherlands, has been in Sierra Leone for more than six months. This announcement follows reports by AD and Follow the Money.
European cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers residing in Sierra Leone, Dutch police and prosecutors say
One of Europe's most wanted fugitives, convicted cocaine smuggler Jos Leijdekkers, has been living in Sierra Leone for at least six months, a spokesperson for the Dutch prosecutors' office told Reuters on Friday.
Cocaine Kingpin’s Alleged Sierra Leone Appearance Sparks Investigation
Sierra Leone's government is probing reports that Jos Leijdekkers, a notorious European cocaine trafficker, is in the country under high-level protection. The police are prepared to work with international authorities.
Sierra Leone’s alarming plunge into international drug trafficking scandals
Sierra Leone’s government is under intense pressure following allegations that Jos Leijdekkers, one of Europe’s most wanted drug lords,
European cocaine kingpin has high level protection in Sierra Leone-sources
NAIROBI/THE HAGUE - One of Europe's most wanted fugitives, convicted cocaine smuggler Jos Leijdekkers, has found refuge and high-level protection in Sierra Leone, according to three sources with direct knowledge of the matter as well as photos and video footage seen by Reuters.
Sierra Leone investigating reports Dutch drug kingpin took refuge in country
Sierra Leone's information ministry said Sunday it was investigating media reports that European cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers is in the country and benefiting from high-level protection there.
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Sierra Leone says investigating reports that Dutch drug kingpin took refuge in country
Sierra Leone's information ministry said on Sunday it was investigating media reports that European cocaine kingpin Jos ...