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Sierra Leone’s chief minister accused Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel of neo-colonialism after Van Weel appeared on national television regarding an extradition dispute.
A large police operation is underway Tuesday in Overasselt, in the Dutch province of Gelderland. ...
The father who purchased an AR-15 for his son, who then carried out a school shooting, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. This marks a historic decision as it is the first time a parent in the U.S. has been convicted for murder following a school attack by their child.
The EU is supporting the Netherlands in its pursuit of 'Bolle Jos', but sanctions against Sierra Leone, potentially related to the case, appear to be a distant prospect.
A report indicates that the criminal network of 'Bolle Jos' was behind the record seizure of over 30 tonnes of cocaine off the coast of West Africa in May.
Harry L., the older brother of Dutch criminal Bolle Jos, has been extradited from Turkey to the Netherlands. He is being prosecuted for laundering large sums of drug money, according to the Public Prosecution Service.
Dutch special forces reportedly came close to arresting notorious criminal "Bolle Jos" on two separate occasions. One planned arrest operation in Africa was allegedly called off at the last minute.
Fugitive drug criminal Bolle Jos and 20 accomplices were sentenced to prison by a court in Dendermonde, Belgium, for smuggling cocaine worth 550 million euros from Sierra Leone to Antwerp.
Several journalistic productions, including Tim Hofman's "Boos," Follow the Money's exposé on Bolle Jos, the series "De Afhaalchinees," and the documentary "Hila voorbij de Taliban," have been honored with De Tegel awards.
The Public Prosecution Service in the Netherlands has demanded a seven-month prison sentence for the 71-year-old father of fugitive drug criminal Jos Leijdekkers, known as 'Bolle Jos', in a money laundering case involving a luxury watch.
Police in Dordrecht arrested a man suspected of involvement in importing nearly 4,000 kg of cocaine, potentially linking him to the notorious 'Bolle Jos' criminal network.
Jos Leijdekkers, known as 'Bolle Jos' and sentenced in the Netherlands for cocaine trafficking, continues to run his drug operations from Sierra Leone with impunity, reportedly due to his connection as the president's son-in-law.
The Netherlands is increasing diplomatic pressure on Sierra Leone, now through its neighboring countries, to apprehend and extradite fugitive Jos Leijdekkers.
The European Union has officially launched accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, opening the first cluster of chapters for both countries. This marks a significant step in their path towards EU membership, with officials from both nations expressing commitment to the process.
An investigation is linking a massive over-30-ton cocaine shipment intercepted near the Canary Islands to a figure known as 'Bolle Jos'.
Peace talks between the US and Iran have stalled, with Iran reportedly reviewing a US proposal to end the conflict but demanding guarantees. This comes amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, though oil prices in Poland remain largely unchanged.
Dutch special forces were prepared to arrest wanted drug trafficker Bolle Jos in Sierra Leone on two occasions, but both operations were canceled at the last minute.
Harry Leijdekkers, the elder brother of 'Bolle Jos,' known as Antwerp's former 'coke king,' has been arrested in Istanbul for the third time.
The article highlights the stories that won "De Tegel" journalism awards, covering topics such as the hiding place of 'Bolle Jos', Israeli settlements, and dubious energy labels.
Dutch drugs baron "Bolle Jos" is suspected of being behind a record shipment of over 40 tonnes of cocaine seized at sea.
French authorities intercepted a large cocaine shipment aboard a cargo ship traveling from Ghana to Antwerp, tracing the drugs to notorious Dutch fugitive Bolle Jos.
Dutch drug criminal Jos L., known as Bolle Jos, has been convicted and sentenced by a Belgian judge in absentia.
The Netherlands is engaging with West African countries in Ghana to form a coalition aimed at pressuring Sierra Leone to extradite a fugitive.
Turkey has extradited the older brother of fugitive Dutch drugs baron Jos 'Bolle Jos' Leijdekkers to the Netherlands.
Turkey has extradited Harry L., the brother of wanted drug trafficker 'Bolle Jos' L., to the Netherlands. This extradition is a significant development in the ongoing efforts to combat international drug trafficking.
The Dutch government is pushing the European Union to reduce development aid to Sierra Leone. This move comes in response to concerns about drug smuggling, particularly involving top criminal Bolle Jos.
A Rotterdam court has acquitted the father of fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, known as 'Bolle Jos,' of money laundering charges related to luxury watches.
Dutch Justice Minister Van Weel has held discussions with his Sierra Leone counterpart regarding the extradition of the criminal Jos Leijdekkers, also known as "Bolle Jos," a drug trafficker sought by Dutch authorities for a year.
Joseph Leijdekkers, 71, father of notorious fugitive drug trafficker Jos 'Bolle Jos' Leijdekkers, could face seven months in prison for allegedly laundering a €110,000 watch.
Belgian prosecutors have recommended a 15-year prison sentence for Dutch national Jos Leijdekkers, known as 'Bolle Jos,' in the extensive Costa drug trial.