The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has responded to recent international allegations suggesting that Dutch cocaine trafficker Jos Leijdekkers is residing in the country.
Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu, addressed the claims, clarifying that Sierra Leone, as a member of Interpol, has access to the I-24/7 platform, which is used for monitoring and sharing critical intelligence about wanted individuals across the globe. According to Sellu, no red alerts have been issued regarding Leijdekkers in the past four years, which is the most recent period available in the police database.
Despite this, the police have initiated their own investigation following the widespread circulation of allegations via social media platforms. Sellu assured the public that the government remains vigilant and committed to combating drug-related crimes, reinforcing that the SLP is prepared to cooperate with international law enforcement agencies to ensure that justice is served.
In response to the news, the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) Party has raised concerns over the allegations, particularly those implicating high-ranking government officials in a complex international drug trafficking network. Lansana Dumbuya, the National Secretary General of the APC, called for an immediate investigation and full accountability from those implicated, demanding clear explanations from the authorities regarding these serious claims.
The ongoing investigation into Leijdekkers’ alleged presence in Sierra Leone comes amid heightened scrutiny of the country’s efforts to address drug trafficking and related criminal activities.
