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Silk Road 2.0

SZ-3234

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SeizedDarknet Market

A successor to the original Silk Road, this site was also shut down by the FBI and other agencies. The operator, Blake Benthall, was arrested.

Site Screenshot

Screenshot of Silk Road 2.0

Historical screenshot of Silk Road 2.0 before seizure

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Basic Information

Date Seized:November 6, 2014
Reason for Seizure:Distribution of illegal narcotics and other illicit goods
Law Enforcement Agency:FBI
Category:Darknet Market
Status:Seized

Impact Statistics

Estimated Financial Loss:$8M
Users Affected:150,000

Technical Details

Location:United States
Operator:Blake Benthall (Defcon)
Technology Used:Tor Hidden Service
Operational Duration:1 year
Investigation Length:8 months

Timeline

Investigation Started

Investigation began 8 months before seizure

Site Seized

November 6, 2014

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.