Sierra Leone’s €352 Million EU Aid at Risk as Netherlands Demands Action on Drug Kingpin Bolle Jos

Sierra Leone’s access to €325 million in European Union (EU) development aid is under threat as the Dutch government escalates its efforts to force the extradition of convicted drug kingpin Jos Leijdekkers, also known as “Bolle Jos.”

Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel announced the pressure campaign on Sunday during the television program Buitenhof, stating that diplomatic efforts to secure Leijdekkers’ extradition have completely stalled after six months of unfulfilled promises from Freetown .