The police stops the extensive drug trafficking via the Darknet
The police have a successful collaboration with the Swedish Prosecution avoided massive sales of narcotic drugs via Darknet.
In connection with a major police operation in Västerbotten and Norrbotten in the afternoon on February 24 where 70 police officers participated detained seven people suspected of involvement in serious drug crime. Later arrested four of these people on probable cause suspected of serious drug offenses. Three of the suspects omhäktades earlier today by Skellefteå District Court.
It was after a long period of surveillance by the police on February 24 conducted a coordinated crackdown and could cancel an extensive trade in drugs through online. In connection with the raid could be a larger amount of drugs are seized with equipment for handling and distribution.
The suspects are 25-35 years old and are all residents of Västerbotten and Norrbotten. The suspicions relating to serious drug offenses involving those involved handled and sold cannabis, LSD, ecstasy with multiple drugs online. Two of the marketplaces used is the Silk Road and Evolution.
Police suspect that sales going on for several years and it has been very extensive.
- In total there are about several thousand transfer of drugs from the year 2012 onwards we have been able to document says Olle Andersson, Head of the Group for serious crimes.
Sale of drugs via the Internet with the widespread adoption of this means is something that the police see as a serious and growing problem and work towards this crime is something that is important and a priority. The transfers have been made to recipients in Sweden and other countries worldwide. Generally it is difficult to access criminal activities via the Darknet. The case shows that a systematic police work, you can also prosecute this type of crime.
- It feels really good that we have been able to stop this. It is a criminal activity conducted during business forms and translated millions, says Olle Andersson.
For investigative reasons, it has not been possible previously to describe the scope of the case. Now an investigation is underway to examine further the overall level of activity.
- We do not exclude that the investigation may swell further, says Olle Andersson.
Police currently see no connection between this case and the previous case in Wilhelmina municipality regarding the cultivation of cannabis.
- We get back to you with further details about the investigation in connection with the lawsuit is filed, Anders Norberg, investigator.
Download the police photos of reconnaissance and search of premises:
It's probably the vendor Alexandrus.
to all the reviews w/no pictures....even LE provide pics of the goods