The Sierra Leone Police has responded to growing international allegations that Dutch cocaine trafficker Jos Leijdekkers is residing in the country.
Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu says as a member of Interpol, the country has access to the I-24/7 platform, which monitors and shares critical intelligence on wanted individuals globally.
He confirmed that for the past four years, no red alert has been issued concerning Jos Leijdekkers. However, given the circulation of allegations on social media, the Sierra Leone Police have initiated an investigation to verify the claims.
The IGP assured the public that the government remains firmly committed to combating drug-related crimes and is ready to cooperate with international partners to ensure justice is served.
Meanwhile, the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) Party has expressed deep concern and outrage over the alarming report implicating high ranking government officials closely associated with the current administration in an intricate web of international drug trafficking.
Lansana Dumbuya, National Secretary General-All People’s Congress Party called for accountability and proper explanation into the allegations.
