International Operation Closes Down Dark Web Marketplace, Arrests 288
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A recent crackdown on dark web marketplaces by international authorities has brought their fight against illegal trades to the shadowy corners of the Internet. But what is it?
Coordinated by Europol and the US Department of Justice, yesterday, Operation SpecTor seized over €50mn in cash and cryptocurrency, 850 kg of drugs (including amphetamines, cocaine, MDMA and ecstasy pills) and 117 firearms. The latter, cont
An international law enforcement operation codenamed 'SpecTor' has arrested 288 dark web vendors and customers worldwide, with police seizing €50.8 million ($55.9M) in cash and cryptocurrency.
Following a 10-month investigation into the dark web's largest illegal marketplace named "Dark HunTor," 150 suspected drug vendors and buyers have been arrested.