Dark Web Vendor 'DMSoldiersNDD' Sentenced for Selling Drugs

#Dark Web Vendor 'DMSoldiersNDD' Sentenced for Selling Drugs

#The Case

A 52-year-old man from Norfolk has been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison for selling drugs on the dark web under the vendor name 'DMSoldiersNDD'.

#The Operation

Steven Parker, of Hempstead, near Sea Palling, was a vendor on a dark web marketplace, selling a range of narcotics, including heroin, ecstasy, amphetamines, diazepam, Xanax, and cannabis.

#The Charges

Parker was charged with the importation and supply of class A drugs and cannabis cultivation. He was arrested in June 2022 in Attleborough and found in possession of a package of pills ready to be posted to a customer. A laptop seized at the scene contained evidence linking him to the dark web vendor, with investigators also connecting him to the importation of MDMA tablets from Germany.

#The Investigation

Further investigations revealed that Parker managed and controlled his own operation, with his then-partner Louise Daniels providing logistical support.

#The Sentence

Parker was sentenced at Norwich Crown Court earlier this week. He was given a six-and-a-half year prison sentence. Daniels, 45, of Easthaugh Road, Lyng, was given a 12-month community order, 100 hours unpaid work, and 15 days rehabilitation activity after being convicted of money laundering.

#Evidence

The investigation uncovered a range of evidence, including screenshots of the dark web market where Parker operated.

#Dark Web Market Screenshot

This image shows a page from the dark web market where Parker sold his narcotics, showcasing the range of substances available for sale.

#Tablets on Sale

This image shows some of the tablets that the vendor sold.

#Key Facts

• Parker sold a range of narcotics on the dark web under the vendor name 'DMSoldiersNDD'.
• He was arrested in June 2022 and found in possession of a package of pills.
• He was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison.
• His partner, Louise Daniels, received a 12-month community order.
• The investigation was carried out by specialist cyber detectives from ERSOU’s Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU).
• Detective Inspector Colin Troll, from ERSOU, said: “This case demonstrates our commitment to tackling organised crime in all its forms, including those operating in hidden online spaces. By dismantling this operation, we have disrupted the supply of harmful substances and brought those responsible to justice.”