Dutch Drug Baron ‘Bolle’ Jos Sentenced While Evading Law Enforcement

Dutch drug lord ‘Bolle’ Jos Leijdekkers has received a 13-year prison sentence in absentia for his involvement in a failed cocaine theft. The Antwerp court trial involved 19 defendants, leading to various prison sentences. Despite his criminal history and ongoing investigations, the government of Sierra Leone has declined extradition requests from the Netherlands.

Jos Leijdekkers, infamously known as ‘Bolle’ Jos, has received a 13-year prison sentence in absentia from the Antwerp correctional court for orchestrating a failed theft of 10 tonnes of cocaine. As the most wanted criminal in the Netherlands, he continues to evade authorities, believed to be hiding in Sierra Leone. The court proceedings involved 19 individuals, resulting in various sentences, with the armed Dutch commando members receiving up to ten years each.

The theft of the cocaine shipment, valued at approximately €250 million, was carefully planned but ultimately unsuccessful. Upon discovering the shipment in a container of soy flour, the gang attempted to retrieve it, leading to armed confrontations but found the warehouse empty. Law enforcement intervened, apprehending seven armed assailants after a swift police response to the scene.

Leijdekkers, alleged to be married to the daughter of Sierra Leone’s president, has a long history of criminal activity and had already faced multiple sentences totaling 24 years for prior drug-related offenses and a murder contract. Despite ongoing investigations in Sierra Leone, the local government has refused extradition requests from Dutch authorities, raising concerns about the significant implications of organized crime. The Public Prosecutor highlighted the dangers of the gang’s actions, emphasizing the potential for violent outcomes had the drugs still been present in the warehouse.

In conclusion, ‘Bolle’ Jos Leijdekkers remains at large in Sierra Leone, having recently been sentenced to an additional 13 years for his role in the attempted theft of a large cocaine shipment. This incident reflects the extensive operations of drug trafficking organizations and the challenges law enforcement faces in addressing such crimes. Furthermore, the refusal of Sierra Leone to extradite him poses ongoing implications for international law enforcement cooperation.

Original Source: www.thesierraleonetelegraph.com