Europol and international police conduct a crackdown on dark web networks resulting in hundreds of arrests.

Updated 2026-11-13 · told from many outlets at once

Authorities seized nearly one tonne of illicit drugs in Europe. The FBI stated the operation addressed the threat of fentanyl trafficking via the dark web.

• Authorities seized nearly one tonne of illicit drugs in Europe.
• Europol coordinated a covert action called Operation Tornado with police forces from 14 countries.
• More than 4.8 tonnes of drugs were recovered in the United States.
• The United States had 132 arrests during the operation.
• The FBI stated the operation addressed the threat of fentanyl trafficking via the dark web.

Outlets: Clarín, El Economista (México), Hespress English, Proto Thema (Greek), RTL Today, RTP Notícias, iefimerida, in.gr

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