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Massive €225M cocaine shipment hidden in plastic waste container from Ghana intercepted in France linked to Dutch drug lord Leijdekkers

According to De Telegraaf newspaper, Dutch and French investigative authorities say they have information indicating that the drugs in part belong to the criminal organization of fugitive Dutch drug lord Jos Leijdekkers, also known as ‘Bolle Jo’s’.
Leijdekkers who is Europe’s most wanted fugitive is believed to be hiding in Sierra Leone where authorities say he is directing his drug trafficking trade.
PNACO Prosecutor Vanessa Perrée emphasized that French law enforcement is maintaining an aggressive focus on curbing massive maritime drug shipments entering Europe.
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