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Quote from: HabitatHipster on January 31, 2012, 03:07 am

So I did a few searches looking for any information regarding arrests that were directly linked to SR - either buyers or sellers - and I couldn't really find any (except arrests from regular internet forums - not .onions or private). So, has anyone ever heard of people getting arrested that were directly linked to SR?? obviously, any information would be greatly appreciated; and I'm sure I'm not the only one that happens to be curious about this....

The only arrest I know of is Ene from OVDB. He was a major US supplier of MDMA, LSD, Ketamine, and about 10 other things.
If I remember correctly, he was very lax on his shipping and that's how he got caught.

My theory is just that, a theory. I think he was caught because of 2 things. 1. he was flagged for bringing in tons of chemicals from outside the country 2. he was snitched on. He did have over 120k on him, yet he had to get a public defender. (that was from the news article about his arrest). A guy with his volume needs to have a good chunk of money put a way in a safe place for a kick ass attorney/bond. If they found that amount in his possession, you would have to think that he has done millions in business. so one would have to conclude that he was a bad business man, etc. He use only one post office (apparently). He did many many things wrong.

Also, Don't forget the wiki. the url is the same as this forum, but at the end put /wiki I think it has most info that you are looking for. it works like google, type in the search terms that you are interested in and it will bring up the most relevant pages.

i just deleted well over 400 threads and am freaking tired. so, im sure there will be more in the morning. And we will just repeat it. Ill even have some help, too.

(If anyone wants to donate to a mod, i wont complain)

usually, big time lawyers are well known to all the local judges. The judges know that the good attorney will use every law to their advantage. the judge wants it off his desk as fast as possible (usually). So, when he sees a high powered attorney, deals go a lot smoother.

I had a close relative that got popped shoplifting and couldnt afford a lawyer and had to have a public defender (btw, dont ever use them,beg or borrow the money for an attorney) the public defender spent a total of 5 minutes reviewing the case and the judges know this. He said, "oh you will probably get probation and a fine" she did 3 months in county with the biggest fine he could throw at her and she served every day of that 3 months. He didn't allow for good time or work release.

dont just pick a lawyer out of the phone book either. Do some research. A good attorney is worth every penny.

lets tone it down a bit....

Just make sure its a real return address....dont just pick a name out of the hat and make up a number, city and zipcode, lol...

My intention was not to start a debate. I think its VERY good practice not to use Tor when checking a DCN. I just wanted to see if anyone could verify that packages are"Flagged" if you use Tor. I agree. dont chance it and never use Tor when searching. I just want to know if its true or not, thats all...I didn't mean that we are ok by using TOR, we all should be as safe as possible and even if there is the slightest chance of raising a red flag with the USPS it should only be used with clearnet. I  hope I made myself clear...

Im assuming everything has worked out. ill close this thread. if not, hit me up...