"I hope for swift action from the authorities of Sierra Leone and to find them on our side in this fight against international organized crime," van Weel said. One of Europe's most wanted fugitives, ...

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 ...

Jos Leijdekkers — also known as "Omar Sheriff" and "Chubby Jos" — is accused of trafficking cocaine and ordering a murder.