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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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.
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.
Exclusive-European cocaine kingpin has high level protection in Sierra Leone-sources
By David Lewis, Stephanie van den Berg and Reade Levinson 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,
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.
Suitcases of 'cocaine' found in Sierra Leone embassy vehicle
Sierra Leone has recalled its ambassador from neighbouring Guinea after seven suitcases containing suspected cocaine were found in an embassy vehicle.
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.
Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler 'is in Sierra Leone'
A spokesperson for the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) said Leijdekkers has been living in Sierra Leone for about six ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Suitcases of suspected cocaine found in Sierra Leone embassy vehicle
Sierra Leone has recalled its ambassador from neighbouring Guinea after seven suitcases containing suspected cocaine ...