A scandal is erupting in Italy: politicians are demanding immediate action from law enforcement due to a darknet marketplace where anyone can purchase counterfeit EU passports, drugs, weapons, and other prohibited goods.
The platform operates on the anonymous Tor network, accepts cryptocurrency payments, and resembles a standard online store—with a product catalog, filters, reviews, and even “quality guarantees.” This makes purchasing illegal goods alarmingly simple and convenient.
The marketplace offers, in particular, passports from Italy, Spain (depending on media sources), and other EU countries, narcotic substances, and military-grade weapons. All of this can be ordered in just a few steps and without a trace.
Politicians have sent an official demand to the police to identify the platform’s organizers and shut it down immediately. They claim such services pose a direct threat to national security and undermine public trust in the state.
While cybersecurity services remain silent, the platform continues to operate. The ability to buy counterfeit documents or weapons in two clicks has become a reality that must be addressed. And as politicians debate how to combat it, thousands of users are placing orders.
