US seeks Irishman over drug site links

The US claims a Wicklow man was an administrator of a the Silk Road website which offered anonymity to those both selling and buying items including illegal drugs and hacking software.

US seeks Irishman over drug site links
Wed, 15 Jul, 2015 - 01:00
Aodhan O’Faolain

Gary Davis, aged 27, of Johnstown Court, Kilpedder, Co Wicklow, is wanted for trial by US authorities on charges of conspiracy to distribute narcotics, conspiracy to commit computer hacking and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

If convicted in the US, he could receive a life sentence.

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