Netherlands asks Sierra Leone to extradite cocaine kingpin

The Netherlands has sent an extradition request to Sierra Leone for convicted cocaine smuggler Jos Leijdekkers, the Dutch justice minister said on Thursday, adding that he hoped to find the authorities there on his country’s side. One of Europe’s most wanted fugitives, Leijdekkers has found refuge and high-level protection in Sierra Leone, according to three […]

Dutch authorities hand Jos Leijdekkers extradition request to Sierra Leone government

ghanabusinessnews.com - 06/Feb 16:24

The Dutch authorities on the heels of the fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, wanted for drug smuggling and other crimes in Europe have sent an extradition...

Dutch government seeks extradition of drug kingpin Jos Leijdekkers from Sierra Leone

thesierraleonetelegraph.com - 06/Feb 16:22

Mackie M. Jalloh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 6 February 2025: The Netherlands has formally requested the extradition of convicted drug criminal Jos...

How a Dutch Cocaine Baron in Sierra Leone Threatens Liberia’s Reputation and Security

frontpageafricaonline.com - 17/Feb 07:21

FREETOWN – A Nation on the Brink The skies over Sierra Leone are darkening, not with storms, but with the shadows of an unfolding narco-crisis that...

‘Most wanted’ Dutch drug kingpin who once faked death killed in Mexico

aljazeera.com - 15/Feb 07:01

Marco Ebben was one of Europe's 'most wanted fugitives' for smuggling drugs from Brazil to the Netherlands.

Revealed: fugitive Dutch drug lord has been in Sierra Leone for at least two years

theguardian.com - 14/Feb 11:30

Sources place Johannes Leijdekkers in west African country since at least December 2022

Dutch Government Approves Restitution of 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

arise.tv - 19/Feb 06:12

Netherlands has agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria following a formal request from the Nigerian government, strengthening cultural ties.

NDLEA Declares 4 Members of a Drug Cartel Wanted Over Shipments of Cocaine to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Others

arise.tv - 10/Feb 17:39

NDLEA has declared four wanted over drug trafficking ties to Lagos drug kingpin ‘Barryshine’, urging public assistance in their capture.

Supreme court rejects request to overturn US extradition decision

cyprus-mail.com - 19/Feb 20:02

The supreme court of Cyprus has rejected an appeal by an individual sought by US authorities for extradition. The man had asked for a special...

NDLEA Declares 4 Members Of ‘Barryshine’ Drug Cartel Wanted Over Cocaine Shipments To Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Others

businesstodayng.com - 10/Feb 12:54

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has declared four associates of Lagos drug kingpin, Alhaji Suleiman Aremu Ganiu (a.k.a Barryshine,...

BREAKING: NDLEA Declares 4 Members of a Drug Cartel Wanted Over Shipments of Cocaine to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Others

mcebiscoo.com - 11/Feb 00:20

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared four associates of Lagos drug kingpin, Alhaji Suleiman Ganiu (a.k.a Barryshine, Ejeoto)...

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