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Europol announces that Operation TorNado, an international investigation into illegal dark web marketplaces,

[https://www.afp.com/en/global-police-crackdown-dark-web-nets-350-arrests (AFP)]

Published November 12, 2026· Updated November 13, 2026·1 min read

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Europol announces that Operation TorNado, an international investigation into illegal dark web marketplaces, resulted in 354 arrests across 14 countries and the seizure of approximately 5.7 tonnes of drugs, 209 firearms, and €211 million (US$234 million) in assets. [https://www.afp.com/en/global-police-crackdown-dark-web-nets-350-arrests (AFP)]

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