{
  "id": 7355659,
  "title": "NACOC arrests three suspects linked to ‘Bolle Jos’ network",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/nacoc-arrests-three-suspects-linked-to-bolle-jos-network-7355659",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T16:18:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/nacoc-arrests-three-suspects-linked-to-bolle-jos-network/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has apprehended three individuals suspected of being associated with the Dutch fugitive known as \"Bolle Jos\" and his network in Ghana. According to NACOC, the arrests came after French customs seized a large shipment of cocaine, believed to be connected to a broader drug trafficking ring. The Commission stated that the three suspects are presently in its custody and are helping investigators determine their alleged roles in the illicit operation. On September 14, 2026, NACOC released a statement detailing the arrests as part of their initiative to deter Ghana from serving as a safe haven, transit point, or operational base for international drug trafficking organizations. The Commission emphasized its commitment to collaborate with both local and international law enforcement agencies to dismantle the people, finances, and infrastructure supporting the unlawful drug trade, assuring that the rights and legal protections of all individuals under investigation would be upheld. Jos Leijdekkers, also known as \"Bolle Jos,\" is a Dutch fugitive who has been implicated in international drug trafficking activities.",
  "summary": "The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested three suspects for allegedly representing and facilitating the activities of Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, popularly known as “Bolle Jos”, in Ghana. According to NACOC, the arrests followed the reported seizure of a cocaine shipment by French customs, which is allegedly linked to a wider drug trafficking network. The … The post NACOC arrests…",
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        "title": "France cocaine seizure: NACOC arrests three suspects linked to \"Bolle Jos\" drug network",
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        "published": "2026-09-14T09:20:43.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "NACOC arrests three suspects linked to ‘Bolle Jos’ network",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/nacoc-arrests-three-suspects-linked-to-bolle-jos-network",
        "published": "2026-09-14T09:30:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "NACOC arrests three over alleged links to ‘Bolle Jos’ drug network",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/nacoc-arrests-three-over-alleged-links-to-bolle-jos-drug-network",
        "published": "2026-09-14T09:49:40.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "NACOC arrests 3 suspects linked to Dutch fugitive drug kingpin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/nacoc-arrests-3-suspects-linked-to-dutch-fugitive-drug-kingpin",
        "published": "2026-09-14T10:51:09.000Z"
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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."
}