Operation Deep Sentinel: Authorities Shut Down Darknet Market Archetyp

In a major international law enforcement operation dubbed “Operation Deep Sentinel,” authorities have successfully dismantled the notorious darknet marketplace “Archetyp Market,” one of the world’s largest and longest-running illegal trading platforms.

The takedown marks a significant victory in the ongoing fight against cybercrime and the illicit drug trade.

On June 11, 2025, a 30-year-old German national was apprehended by a special unit of the Spanish National Police at his residence in Barcelona.

The suspect is accused of operating Archetyp Market as its administrator, alongside several moderators.

This arrest followed a coordinated investigation led by the Frankfurt Public Prosecutor’s Office – Central Office for Combating Internet Crime (ZIT) – and the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA)

A Global Black Market Giant

Archetyp Market was accessible exclusively via the darknet and had earned a reputation as a major hub for illegal drug sales, including amphetamines, cannabis ...