Dark Web Bust: Operation Deep Sentinel Snuffs Out Archetyp Market’s Drug Empire
Operation Deep Sentinel has successfully dismantled Archetyp Market, a major dark web hub for drug sales, operating for over five years with 600,000 users. Authorities across six countries collaborated to shut down this illegal marketplace, delivering a major blow to online drug trafficking networks.
Hot Take:
Wow, the dark web’s drug market is officially out of business, courtesy of Operation Deep Sentinel. It’s like the “Breaking Bad” finale, but with more European accents and fewer explosions. Hats off to the international task force for shutting down Archetyp Market, a virtual Walmart for illegal substances. Guess what, dark web dealers? Your days of anonymous e-commerce are numbered. Better start looking for a new gig—maybe selling organic honey at the farmer’s market?
Key Points:
- Operation Deep Sentinel dismantled Archetyp Market, a key dark web drug platform.
- Archetyp had over 600,000 users and transactions worth 250 million euros.
- Authorities arrested the platform’s administrator and seized assets worth 7.8 million euros.
- Law enforcement agencies seized both clear web and dark web domains associated with Archetyp.
- This takedown adds to the growing list of darknet markets shut down by international forces.