"Hunt's arrest should give fair warning that trafficking in narcotics and firearms on encrypted applications does not give anonymity," stated Ketty Larco-Ward of the United States Postal Inspection Service, highlighting the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat illegal activities conducted over digital platforms. This sends a clear message that individuals engaging in such activities can still be tracked and apprehended through advanced investigative techniques.
In a series of undercover operations, Hunt sold over 600 counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and a Glick-type firearm without serial numbers. The transactions were conducted via Bitcoin, which complicates financial tracking but does not safeguard against law enforcement's growing methods in identifying suspects.
The Department of Justice outlined that Hunt was involved in selling a range of illegal items, including ghost guns and machine guns. These firearms are typically assembled by non-licensed manufacturers and lack serial numbers, making it difficult to trace their origins and identify those responsible for their distribution.
Law enforcement intercepted multiple packages sent by Hunt, revealing a disturbing trend in the illegal drug trade, where items such as smoke grenades and switches were being trafficked. This underscores the complexity of monitoring and controlling illicit sales facilitated through encrypted messaging platforms.
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