Jos Leijdekkers
Jos Leijdekkers, also known as 'Bolle Jos' in the Netherlands and 'Omar Sheriff' in Sierra Leone, is a 33-year-old Dutch drug trafficker who has gained notoriety as a major player in global narcotics. He was sentenced in absentia to 24 years in prison for drug trafficking and murder by a Rotterdam court in June 2024. Leijdekkers allegedly fled to Sierra Leone after residing in Turkey, where he has reportedly developed connections with members of the local elite, raising concerns about potential corruption and protection from law enforcement.
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Recent news mentions
Jos Leijdekkers is a fugitive drug criminal linked to Quincy Promes's case.
Justitie wil cocaïnewinst van voetballer Promes afpakken – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2026-05-28
Jos Leijdekkers is a Dutch drug trafficker who has been threatening journalists in Sierra Leone.
En Sierra Leone, le narcotrafiquant néerlandais Jos Leijdekkers étend son pouvoir et menace la presse
France· 2026-01-27
Jos Leijdekkers is one of the most wanted criminals in the Netherlands and Belgium for his involvement in cocaine trafficking.
« Bolle Jos », l’un des narcotrafiquants les plus recherchés aux Pays-Bas, réfugié au Sierra Leone au côté de la fille du présidentFrance· 2025-09-27
Jos Leijdekkers is a Dutch narcotrafficker who has been sentenced to prison for drug trafficking and murder.
Un narcotrafiquant néerlandais en cavale réapparaît sur la page Facebook de la première dame de Sierra LeoneFrance· 2025-02-11
