Three guys are accused of selling drugs on the dark web, leading to their capture and charging.
Three guys were taken into custody when police stopped a car at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday on Francesco Drive in Bella Vista.
At 3:30 p.m. the same afternoon, three search warrants were executed at homes in Toongabbie, Bella Vista, and Glenwood.
During the searches, prohibited substances, drug paraphernalia, gadgets, an automobile, and bitcoin wallets were found.
According to police, since October 2023, the men—two of them are 25 years old and the other is 27—have been trading cryptocurrencies for different quantities of crystal methylamphetamine and cocaine on the dark web.
“The NSWPF is up to the challenge posed by modern-day criminals who wish to deal prohibited drugs or other illegal commodities on the internet, and we will aggressively pursue anyone who attempts to,” said Detective Superintendent Matthew Craft.
“Police still have advanced response capabilities and visibility despite this activity taking place on the darknet. “Anonymity on the darknet is no longer guaranteed.” The 27-year-old was charged on 17 counts of narcotics supply offenses.
One of the 25-year-olds was accused with 12 counts connected to drug supply, including knowledge leading a criminal group and providing a forbidden substance in significant commercial quantities.
The second 25-year-old was accused of three crimes, including two counts of joining a criminal organization and contributing to the distribution of a forbidden substance.
Bail to appear in Bankstown Local Court today was denied to all three males.
