http://m.ctpost.com/local/article/Agencies-get-involved-in-Connecticut-Cyber-Task-12302872.php ... Seems like it's mostly fent related. Not a big surprise because CT has had some huge fentanyl busts and has a big opiate problem. So as of now there are 2 police units in the US dedicated to just Darknet drugs one is the CCDNSTF ( central California darknet strike task force ) and now the one in CT. Thoughts ?
Advancing technology has broadened opportunities in many areas -- including crime.
Recognizing that, 11 police departments, Bridgeport among them, have joined with federal and state agencies to form the Connecticut Cyber Task Force.The operation was announced Tuesday, and is headquartered at the Federal Bureau of Investigation office in New Haven.
"The primary goal of the task force is to combine available federal, state and local law enforcement resources in Connecticut to address challenging and emerging cyber threats," said FBI Special Agent in Charge Patricia M. Ferrick.
The Bristol, Fairfield, Greenwich, Hartford, New Canaan, New London, Norwalk, Stamford Torrington and Westport police departments have representatives in the task force as well.
The task force also includes representatives from the FBI, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Internal Revenue Service, Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, Defense Criminal Investigative Service and Connecticut State Police.
"The broad reach of cyber criminals can be felt almost every day in Connecticut," said U.S. Attorney Deirdre M. Daly. "Day after day, we learn of companies, municipalities, educational institutions, hospitals, public utilities, non-profits and citizens being targeted." While traditional drug dealers and users can be caught red-handed with actual drugs, black-market website operators profit without those risks, and they take advantage of anonymity and existing delivery services like the U.S. Postal Service.
"Many times these organizations are utilizing the dark web to procure fentanyl directly from China," said DEA Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Ferguson. "Connecticut has been experiencing a deadly opioid epidemic, and the majority of these deaths can be attributed to a combination of fentanyl and heroin."
DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Brian D. Boyle said dealers are reaping the benefits of buying boxes of drugs online, paying lower prices and reducing their risk inside the dangerous drug underworld.
"You don't have to stand on a corner in the Bronx or Bridgeport," Boyle said. "It's safe."
Bridgeport Police Capt. Roderick Porter said the department has assigned one detective to work with the new task force while continuing to fulfill duties within the city department.
They can setup as many darkweb units that they want, they will still never catch me.