Operation RapTor: Dark Web Vendors Meet Their Match in Global Bust!
Operation RapTor has swooped in, catching 270 dark web vendors and buyers across 10 countries. With Europol’s help, police cracked down on networks selling drugs, weapons, and counterfeit goods. Over €184M in cash and crypto, 2+ tonnes of drugs, and 180+ firearms were seized. Dark web criminals, beware!
Hot Take:
Who knew that playing “Where’s Waldo?” with dark web vendors could lead to a global game of hide and seek? In an epic twist, Operation RapTor has shown that even those lurking in the shadows can’t escape the long arm of the law, proving once again that crime doesn’t pay… or at least not for long!
Key Points:
- Operation RapTor led to the arrest of 270 dark web vendors and buyers across 10 countries.
- Europol played a key role in intelligence gathering and sharing with national authorities.
- Suspects were identified through takedowns of marketplaces like Nemesis, Bohemia, and Kingdom Markets.
- Significant seizures included €184M in cash and crypto, over 2 tonnes of drugs, and 180+ firearms.
- Operation suggests dark web criminals are shifting to single-vendor shops amid increased law enforcement pressure.
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