Jos L., one of the Netherlands’ most wanted criminals, is confirmed to be residing in Sierra Leone, according to the Public Prosecution Service following reports from Follow the Money and AD. The National Police and the Public Prosecution Service received numerous indications about Jos L.’s location over the past few years.
After extensive investigation, authorities have been “absolutely certain” for more than six months that he is in Sierra Leone, stated the Public Prosecution Service. In June of last year, the 33-year-old L. was sentenced in absentia to 24 years in prison, found guilty of involvement in six drug transports totaling 6000 kilograms, and ordering murder.
The Public Prosecution Service is determined to ensure he serves his sentence. L. was also sentenced in Belgium in September 2024 to ten years for drug trafficking and assault.
Source: NOS