Last mentioned: Mar 17, 2026
Public Announcement
Authorities confirm the seizure of the £2m marketplace and the disruption of its operations.
Coordinated Raids
Police execute warrants on physical locations linked to the marketplace's administrators.
Intelligence Phase
Cybercrime units finalize the mapping of the marketplace's server architecture.
Law enforcement agencies have successfully shuttered a significant illicit marketplace valued at £2 million as part of a broader offensive against cyber-enabled crime. The operation highlights the increasing efficacy of specialized cyber units in tracking and neutralizing anonymous digital trade hubs.
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