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354 Arrested in Global Dark Web Crackdown Operation TorNado

354 Arrested in Global Dark Web Crackdown Operation TorNado

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ThreatCluster •November 12, 2026 at 17:56 UTC
  • •354 arrests made globally, with significant numbers in the US and UK.
  • •Seizures included nearly 5.8 tonnes of drugs and over €210 million in cash.
  • •Operation TorNado involved 14 countries and highlighted the resilience of dark web marketplaces.

Europol announced the arrest of 354 individuals involved in dark web activities as part of Operation TorNado, which took place from May 2025 to October 2026. The operation involved law enforcement agencies from 14 countries, including significant arrests in the United States (132) and the United Kingdom (59). Authorities seized nearly 5.8 metric tonnes of illicit drugs, firearms, and over €210 million in cash and cryptocurrencies. The operation targeted vendors and buyers on dark web marketplaces and forums, highlighting the ongoing resilience of these criminal networks. Europol provided real-time intelligence and forensic support to facilitate the operation. The crackdown followed previous successful operations and aimed to disrupt the evolving landscape of dark web criminality.

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2026-11-12
Operation TorNado results announced
Europol reported 354 arrests and significant seizures of drugs and cash as part of a global crackdown on dark web activities.
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What types of crimes were targeted?
Operation TorNado targeted cybercrime, drug trafficking, and firearms offences on the dark web.
How many countries participated in the operation?
Law enforcement agencies from 14 countries collaborated in Operation TorNado.
What was the total amount seized?
Authorities seized nearly 5.8 metric tonnes of drugs and over €210 million in cash and cryptocurrencies.