Manhunt underway after one of Europe's most-wanted fugitives spotted at religious service in Sierra Leone, police say
Jos Leijdekkers — also known as "Omar Sheriff" and "Chubby Jos" — is accused of trafficking cocaine and ordering a murder.
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Sierra Leone’s Inspector General of Police threatens journalist
The MRCG also called on the Sierra Leone Police to address the issue amicably as soon as possible and ensure the journalist and his family’s safety. “The hard-fought battle to repeal the criminal ...
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Dutch government seeks extradition of drug kingpin Jos Leijdekkers from Sierra Leone
The Netherlands has formally requested the extradition of convicted drug criminal Jos Leijdekkers, a notorious figure in international ...
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Wanted Dutch drug baron: Sierra Leone police identify Jos Leijdekkers as Umar Sherif
Jos Leijdekkers as captured in a screen grab of a video taken in a church in Sierra Leone on New Year’s Eve. The Sierra Leonean police says it has made a discovery that the individual seen in videos ...
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 ...