FBI Informant Operated Dark Web Fentanyl Market Amid Rising Deaths

FBI Informant Operated Dark Web Fentanyl Market Amid Rising Deaths

First seen 21 Feb 2026, 07:17 UTC WiredYahooNationaltoday 20.3

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An FBI informant was revealed to have controlled 95% of the dark web drug market, Incognito, while fentanyl-related deaths increased. Court filings indicate that the informant continued to approve the sale of fentanyl-tainted pills, raising significant concerns about law enforcement's role in the drug trade.

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2026-02-19
Wired article published revealing FBI informant's role
2026-02-20
Yahoo article published detailing court filings