Global Dark Web Operation Leads to Hundreds of Arrests and Drug Seizures

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Published: 2026-11-13
Category: us
Source: DEA.gov
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International law enforcement, led by the Department of Justice, conducted "Operation TorNado," targeting dark web drug traffickers. This coordinated effort resulted in 354 arrests globally, including 132 in the U.S., and the seizure of over 5.7 metric tons of illicit drugs, $234 million in assets, and 209 firearms. The initiative aimed to combat fentanyl and opioid distribution, addressing a significant overdose crisis.

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