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Motion graphic: Darknet markets ecosystem

Darknet markets consist of websites, which are in many ways similar to other online platforms that facilitate trade, such as eBay or Amazon. The key difference is the anonymity afforded by accessing...

Developing drug supply monitoring in Europe: current concepts

This paper presents the EMCDDA’s current thinking on the conceptual framework for monitoring drug markets, crime and supply reduction — building on the work completed in this area and expanding to reflect...

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An EU-focused analysis of drug supply on the AlphaBay marketplace

Online anonymous marketplaces are a relatively recent technological development that enables sellers and buyers to transact online with far stronger anonymity guarantees than on traditional electronic commerce platforms. This has led certain...

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An EU-focused analysis of drug supply on the online anonymous marketplace ecosystem

Online anonymous marketplaces are a relatively recent technological development that enables sellers and buyers to transact online with far stronger anonymity guarantees than on traditional electronic commerce platforms. This has led certain...

Drugs and the darknet: perspectives for enforcement, research and policy

Drugs and the darknet: perspectives for enforcement, research and policy, a joint publication by the EMCDDA and Europol, presents the latest understanding of how darknet markets function, the threats they pose to...

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Drugs and the darknet: perspectives for enforcement, research and policy

This joint report prepared by the EMCDDA and Europol considers the latest findings from international research, fresh empirical data, and operational information and intelligence in order to illuminate how darknet markets function...

Chart showing breakdown of daily NPS sales originating from the EU, Norway and Turkey

Infographic: breakdown of daily NPS sales originating from the EU, Norway and Turkey

Chart showing comparison of drug sales in the EU and the rest of the world, 2011-2015

Infographic: comparison of drug sales in the EU and the rest of the world, 2011-2015

Chart showing intelligence picture: darknet trade in drugs

Infographic: intelligence picture: darknet trade in drugs

Chart showing revenue and weight analysis of drug sales originating from the EU, Norway and Turkey by country, 2011-2015

Infographic: revenue and weight analysis of drug sales originating from the EU, Norway and Turkey by country, 2011-2015