# Dutch Minister Demands Extradition Amid Diplomatic Fire | Amsterdam News

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Podcast: [Amsterdam News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/amsterdam-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7623315)
Published: 2026-09-11T14:57:49+00:00
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Dutch justice minister David van Weel made headlines by demanding on Sierra Leonean TV the extradition of fugitive drug lord Jos Leijdekkers—suspected of hiding in Freetown and possibly linked to the president’s family. Van Weel threatened EU aid cuts, sparking outrage from Sierra Leone’s chief minister David Moinina Sengeh, who labeled the move “neo-colonialism” and challenged the Netherlands to prove Leijdekkers’ location. Sengeh also highlighted a double standard: Sierra Leone had requested extradition of a Dutch activist, which was denied. Van Weel dismissed the criticism as absurd, claiming the backlash proves his strategy is working—but no progress has been made. Leijdekkers faces 80 years in absentia from both the Netherlands and Belgium, and Van Weel remains determined to bring him to justice, despite mounting diplomatic tension. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/23a1225f958e5d74

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