Darknet Drama: Archetyp Market Busted in Hilariously High-Stakes Sting!
Law enforcement authorities from six countries took down the notorious Archetyp Market, a darknet drug haven. Operation Deep Sentinel snagged vendors, moderators, and a German administrator. With assets worth €7.8 million seized, this operation proves you can’t hide from justice, even in the darkest corners of the internet.
Hot Take:
Looks like the dark web just lost one of its favorite hangout spots for drug enthusiasts. The Archetyp Market takedown is a strong reminder that even in the digital shadows, the long arm of the law is always lurking. Who knew that the dark web needed a little bit of light policing? Hats off to Operation Deep Sentinel for busting a hole in the darknet’s candy store!
Key Points:
- Archetyp Market, a major darknet drug marketplace, was shut down by law enforcement from six countries.
- With over 612,000 users and transactions worth €250 million, the market was a hub for illegal drug trade.
- The takedown was part of ‘Operation Deep Sentinel’, led by German police with support from Europol and Eurojust.
- A 30-year-old suspected market administrator was arrested in Barcelona, alongside seven other key figures.
- Operation Deep Sentinel resulted in the seizure of €7.8 million worth of assets, 47 smartphones, and 45 computers.
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