Sierra Leone investigating reports Dutch drug kingpin took refuge in country

Convicted cocaine smuggler Jos Leijdekkers attends a church service in Tihun, Sierra Leone, Jan. 1, 2025, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. First Lady Fatima Maada Bio via Facebook/via REUTERS.

Sierra Leone's information ministry said Sunday it was investigating media reports that European cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers is in the country and benefiting from high-level protection there.