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Hansa Market

SZ-1154

hansamkt.onion

SeizedDarknet Market

Hansa was a darknet market that was secretly taken over by law enforcement before being shut down, allowing authorities to monitor and gather intelligence on its users.

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Screenshot of Hansa Market

Historical screenshot of Hansa Market before seizure

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Basic Information

Date Seized:July 1, 2017
Reason for Seizure:Facilitating the trade of illicit goods
Law Enforcement Agency:Europol
Category:Darknet Market
Status:Seized

Impact Statistics

Estimated Financial Loss:$25M
Users Affected:10,000

Technical Details

Location:Netherlands
Operator:Unknown Dutch operators
Technology Used:Tor Hidden Service
Operational Duration:2 years
Investigation Length:6 months covert operation

Timeline

Investigation Started

Investigation began 6 months covert operation before seizure

Site Seized

July 1, 2017

Important Notice

This information is compiled from public records and law enforcement announcements. The website mentioned here has been officially seized and is no longer operational. This database is for informational and educational purposes only.