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DOJ Delays Dark Web Fentanyl Crackdown Announcement

DOJ Delays Dark Web Fentanyl Crackdown Announcement

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ThreatCluster •November 12, 2026 at 23:45 UTC
  • •The DOJ's announcement on dark web fentanyl sales has been indefinitely postponed.
  • •Attorney General Todd Blanche was scheduled to lead a multi-agency effort against online drug sales.
  • •No new date for the announcement has been provided by the Justice Department.

The U.S. Justice Department has indefinitely postponed a planned announcement regarding enforcement actions against illegal drug sales on the dark web, specifically targeting fentanyl. Attorney General Todd Blanche was set to join officials from various agencies, including the FBI and DEA, to discuss strategies for identifying online drug sellers and disrupting their operations. The department has not provided a new date for the announcement, leaving the status of the crackdown uncertain. This initiative was intended to address the growing issue of dangerous drugs being sold online and shipped through the mail.

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What was the purpose of the DOJ announcement?
The announcement aimed to detail enforcement actions against illegal drug sales on the dark web, focusing on fentanyl.
Which agencies were involved in the crackdown?
The crackdown involved the FBI, DEA, Homeland Security, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, IRS, and FDA.
Is there a new date for the announcement?
No, the Justice Department has not announced a new date for the postponed announcement.