Former Vancouver resident convicted in 'dark web' drug trafficking network

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Former Vancouver resident convicted in 'dark web' drug trafficking network

Globalnews.Ca • February 6, 2026

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A British man who was living in Vancouver has been convicted in the U.S. in a ' dark web ' drug trafficking network dubbed "Canada 1".

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British National Convicted for Dark Web Drug Trafficking Linked to Canada Paul Anthony Nicholls, a 47-year-old British national, was convicted in the U.S. on January 29, 2026, for his involvement in a dark web drug trafficking network connected to Canada. The case was investigated by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and involved charges of conspiracy to import and conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. 5 sources 20

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