A significant international law enforcement operation has successfully shut down one of the leading dark web markets known as Archetyp. This platform was a major hub primarily for the illegal trade of drugs.
Coordinated efforts across multiple European countries led to the takedown of the site and a crucial development: the arrest of the suspected administrator in Germany. This individual is believed to have been operating the sophisticated infrastructure that supported the massive market.
Authorities revealed that Archetyp boasted a substantial user base, with figures suggesting over 120,000 user accounts and more than 1,500 vendors facilitating transactions worldwide before its closure. The operation marks a major blow against the criminal use of the dark web for illicit activities and demonstrates the increasing capability of global law enforcement to target and dismantle these hidden marketplaces.
Source: https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/06/16/archetyp_takedown_eurocops_arrest_suspected/
