{
  "id": 13387766,
  "title": "Dutch authorities seek Ghana’s support in hunt for fugitive drug lord Bolle Jos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/dutch-authorities-seek-ghanas-support-in-hunt-for-fugitive-drug-lord",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T10:25:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/dutch-authorities-seek-ghanas-support-in-hunt-for-fugitive-drug-lord-bolle-jos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Dutch government is seeking Ghana's assistance in dismantling drug trafficking routes believed to be linked to a Dutch national, Bolle Jos, who is allegedly hiding in Sierra Leone. Dutch Justice and Security Minister David van Weel is supporting Ghanaian authorities' involvement in disrupting the supply networks associated with Bolle Jos, according to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf. The specifics of Ghana's potential role are still being negotiated, but reports suggest it might involve deploying Dutch police officers to the country. Bolle Jos, previously convicted of drug trafficking and related offenses, is believed to be residing in Sierra Leone, where he is reportedly connected to influential figures, including members of the president's family. The pressure to disrupt his network intensified after French customs officials intercepted nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine in September 2026, concealed within a container of recycled plastic waste from Ghana. Four Ghanaians have appeared in court in connection with the seizure, with one, Desmond Koranteng Curiel, reportedly linked to Bolle Jos' network. While the Netherlands has been attempting to extradite Bolle Jos from Sierra Leone for several months, their efforts have not been successful. The European Commission has already suspended €18 million in budget support to Sierra Leone, and the Netherlands is seeking to withhold €22.5 million allocated for 2027 if Bolle Jos is not handed over. The Dutch government is exploring additional measures at the European level to freeze his assets and restrict his movements, as well as seeking cooperation from other African nations to increase pressure on those believed to be aiding his evasion and to disrupt the trafficking networks associated with him.",
  "summary": "The Dutch government is seeking Ghana’s cooperation to dismantle drug trafficking routes allegedly linked to fugitive Dutch national Jos Leijdekkers, popularly known as Bolle Jos, who is believed to be hiding in Sierra Leone. Dutch Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel is supporting efforts to involve Ghanaian authorities in disrupting the supply networks […]",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}