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Jos Leijdekkers: Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler 'is in Sierra Leone'

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Jos Leijdekkers , 33 , was sentenced in absentia to 24 years in prison for smuggling more than seven tonnes of cocaine.

He is one of Europe 's most-wanted fugitives by Europol , the EU 's law enforcement agency.

A $ 210,000 reward is being offered for tip-offs that lead to his arrest.

Sierra Leone recalled its ambassador from Guinea after seven suitcases containing suspected cocaine were found in an embassy vehicle.

VR Score

69

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64

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72

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formal

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English

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53

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possibly offensive

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short-lived

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