When French authorities arrested Pavel Durov this weekend, Elon Musk and other critics slammed the move as a threat to free speech. But it also called attention to the uncomfortable reality that the app has long been an open air bazaar for illicit goods ranging from heroin to stolen credit cards to machine guns. Recently customer reviews give a flavor of what's on offer.
“Nowhere near the standard you expect. Harsh ammonia smell. Very jittery. One star,” writes a disgruntled customer of their $240 Colombian cocaine purchase. Another reviewer reported a better experience, leaving a five-star rating and gushing, “Better than street stuff around me! Recommended.”
