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Sierra Leone: Tracking a drug kingpin

Ed Butler investigates claims that one of Europe's most wanted drug criminals, Jos Leijdekkers, is in Sierra Leone with privileged status. The country's justice minister responds.

In the second of two episodes, Ed Butler tracks the whereabouts and connections of one of Europe's most wanted drug criminals. Despite denials from the President's family, law enforcement agencies say Jos Leijdekkers is enjoying privileged status in Sierra Leone. The country's Justice Minister responds.

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20 minutes

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Mon 3 Aug 2026 14:32GMT
BBC World Service

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