– What?It is a major international police operation against dark-side Internet gangs otherwise known as the Dyark WebBAR led to the arrest of 354 people in 14 different countries in the world,
Authorities seized more than 5.8 tonnes of drugs, 152 firearms, as well as cash and cryptovalus worth 150m euros.
TorNado event, coordinated by Europol, ran from May 2025 to October 2026, with most arrests conducted in the United States and four European countries.
Hundreds of police operations aimed at combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities through so-called dark fires.
The results of the month-long investigation were announced Thursday by American and European officials, presenting the report of international co-operation co-ordinated by Europol, the European Union’s law enforcement agency.
The operation included police services from 14 countries, including Australia, the United States, Britain, France, and Germany.
Where did most arrests take place?
Out of a total of 354 arrests, the majority were held in the US, where 132 persons were arrested.
Great Britain followed with 59 arrests, Hungary with 45, Germany with 41 and France with 23.
These five countries made up 300 out of 354 arrests, while the rest took place in other states that participated in the operation.
Over 5.8 tonnes of drugs and 150m euros in cash and cryptovaluta
The amounts of illegal substances identified during the investigation were particularly large.
In Europe, the police seized almost one ton of narcotics, mostly amphetamine, ketamine, MDMA, cocaine and cannabis.
In the United States, according to Europol, more than 4.8 tonnes of drugs were seized, 152 firearms, as well as cash and cryptovaluta worth a total of 150m euros.
Despite the degree of police operations, the European agency warned that illegal online markets are still adjusting to law enforcement interventions.
The operation highlighted the developing stability of dark internet markets, which continue to adapt despite disruptions, he said in a statement.