Silk Road 2.0
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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
Historical screenshot of Silk Road 2.0 before seizure
📰 Source Links
Official announcements and news sources about this seizure:
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.