European authorities are intensifying efforts to locate and extradite alleged drug lord Jos Leijdekkers, known as ‘Bolle Jos’, currently believed to be hiding in Sierra Leone. The pursuit of Leijdekkers, considered a top criminal target in the Netherlands and Belgium, has gained significant attention at the EU level. The EU is prepared to leverage financial influence, specifically threatening to reduce subsidies to Sierra Leone if the country does not actively cooperate in his apprehension and return. This issue is set to be a key discussion point during an upcoming EU summit in Brussels this week. The move signals a firm stance against facilitating safe haven for wanted criminals and a commitment to international law enforcement collaboration. The EU aims to pressure Sierra Leone into swiftly acting on the extradition request.