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Major police operation takes down notorious dark web marketplace Archetyp Market
- A major international police operation led by Europol has successfully taken down the dark web marketplace Archetyp Market after more than five years of operation.
- One person was arrested in Barcelona, Spain, and 'measures' were taken against others, including a moderator and six high-profile vendors.
- Europol seized assets totaling $9 million associated with Archetyp Market.
- Archetyp Market had over 600,000 users, conducted transactions worth more than $280 million, and had over 17,000 listings at the time of its dismantlement.
- The marketplace facilitated the sale of dangerous drugs, including fentanyl.
- The infrastructure of Archetyp Market was located in the Netherlands and was targeted and taken down.
- The operation took place in five European countries - Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain, and Sweden - between June 11 and 13.
- Law enforcement agencies involved in the operation included Europol, national police forces, Eurojust, US Homeland Security Investigations, IRS-Criminal Investigation, and the Department of Justice.
- The takedown of Archetyp Market signifies a significant blow to the dark web and illicit drug trade.
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