RapTor is a continuation of the cybercrime investigation into the extensive dual dark web market Bohemia/Cannabia. Bohemia/Cannabia was internationally interesting for users due to the availability of large quantities of drugs and cybercrime services, such as malware and DDoS. In the investigation, the High Tech Crime Team (THTC) of the National Unit for Interventions identified the administrators in June 2024, two of whom were arrested at that time. In total, more than 8 million euros in virtual currency was seized during the arrest of the suspects. Additionally, two more vendors have been arrested.

During Operation RapTor, 220 suspects were tracked down and arrested worldwide through collaborations with international police partners. This includes arrests in the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Austria, Spain, Germany, France, and Switzerland. The Dutch police has identified various vendors (buyers and sellers) and does not rule out further arrests.

This involves the trade in, or possession of drugs, but also firearms, knives, counterfeit products, such as credit card information and illegal tobacco.

Dark Web

Criminals often like to use legal companies and services for their activities, including the dark web; a collection of anonymous and encrypted websites that can only be accessed with encryption software, such as TOR. Although the dark web itself is not illegal, it is prohibited to use it for criminal activities. Investigations are continuously ongoing to track down and arrest more individuals involved in trading through dark web markets.