Summary

Drug markets on the Dark Web offer consumer incentives and protection that are not available in regular street markets. The literature implies that the drug industry will continue expanding into virtual spaces since these incentives are mostly responsible for determining buyer motivation. Law enforcement faces considerable difficulties in identifying, controlling, and closing down these markets. Governmental agencies, civil society, academia, the commercial sector, regional police organizations, and international law enforcement must all keep researching and expanding their knowledge on Dark Web drug markets. The next chapter discusses the impact that Dark Web child pornography has on society.