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Author Topic: [2015-04-03] Boston Herald: Feds put bite on gun buy with Bitcoin  (Read 653 times)
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April 03, 2015, 07:53:20 AM
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Feds put bite on gun buy with Bitcoin

http://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2015/04/feds_put_bite_on_gun_buy_with_bitcoin

A Hyannis felon who tried to buy a gun and silencer from a secretive “Darknet Market” website that he paid for with Bitcoin online currency is facing firearms charges, authorities said.

Justin Moreira, 21, was arrested when he picked up a package he thought contained a .380 caliber pistol and a silencer at a post office box, according to a release from U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz’s Office. Authorities were waiting for him and the package was actually sent by an undercover federal agent.

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April 03, 2015, 08:54:55 AM
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Feds put bite on gun buy with Bitcoin

http://www.bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2015/04/feds_put_bite_on_gun_buy_with_bitcoin

A Hyannis felon who tried to buy a gun and silencer from a secretive “Darknet Market” website that he paid for with Bitcoin online currency is facing firearms charges, authorities said.

Justin Moreira, 21, was arrested when he picked up a package he thought contained a .380 caliber pistol and a silencer at a post office box, according to a release from U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz’s Office. Authorities were waiting for him and the package was actually sent by an undercover federal agent.


so the Darknet is full of cops doing stings that damage Bitcoin

should be a law against that, Cops and Bitcoin are the danger that needs cutting out  Grin
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April 03, 2015, 10:57:43 AM
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Same crap all over again. Media makes it look like Bitcoin is the news here. I don't really see them advertising these kinds of stings when fiat is used. Looks like Bitcoin is the new voodoo doll/smashing puppet
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