Sierra Leone, Cocaine

Sierra Leone says it is 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 Leijdekkers is in the country and benefiting from high-level protection there.Two sources told Reuters on Friday that Leijdekkers,
Exclusive-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.
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.
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.
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.
Sierra Leone must face law firm Jenner’s $8 million fee lawsuit
Sierra Leone must face a lawsuit by U.S. law firm Jenner & Block seeking to recover more than $8 million in fees from the ...
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 ...
Sierra Leone declares public health emergency over mpox
Sierra Leone declared a public health emergency on Monday to combat mpox, announcing it was stepping up surveillance at its ...
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Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio Hands Over $3.7 Million Community Development Fund, Commissions the Marampa Mines Expansion
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Sierra Leone Says Investigating Reports That Dutch Drug Kingpin Took Refuge in Country
FREETOWN (Reuters) - Sierra Leone's information ministry said on Sunday it was investigating media reports that European ...
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: The West African nation welcoming the world
Long known as one of Africa's great beach destinations, a new generation of Sierra Leoneans is eager to show visitors that ...
It’s hard for women in Sierra Leone to own land – here’s why
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