nuAug 29, 2026, 05:44

Dutch search dog team to search for film producer Leysner in Suriname

A team of eight specialist search dogs from the Netherlands is being sent to Suriname to search for the missing film producer Leysner. The operation is funded by the victim's employer, Rudisa International NV, following the discovery of his destroyed vehicle in the Saramacca district.

A team consisting of eight specialist search dogs and their handlers is traveling to Suriname to assist in the search for missing 52-year-old film producer Leysner. The operation is being financed by Rudisa International NV, the company where the Dutch national was employed at the time of his disappearance on August 15. Authorities have arrested three suspects in connection with the case, while another individual remains at large.

The investigation gained momentum after Leysner's white Kia Sorento was discovered on August 21 in a marshy area within the Saramacca district, located west of Paramaribo. The vehicle had been set on fire, crushed, and buried, though investigators were able to identify it via the legible chassis number. Legal representatives for Rudisa have confirmed the company's financial support for the specialized search efforts as the hunt for the missing man continues.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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