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Perhaps a whole network of illegal trade is unfolding under the noses of Facebook and Instagram.
Tech giant Meta and its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, are at the center of a federal investigation. Law enforcement officers are investigating whether the company benefits from the sale of drugs through its services.
There are also concerns that Meta is negligent in identifying and blocking suspicious accounts, unwittingly contributing to the spread of illegal trading.
According to The Wall Street Journal, federal authorities in Virginia have already required Meta to provide internal documents regarding illegal content about banned substances on Facebook and Instagram. Employees of the US Food and Drug Administration are taking part in the investigation.
The company itself says that the sale of prohibited substances is contrary to their policy. "We strive to identify and remove such content, and actively cooperate with law enforcement agencies," the representatives noted.
The problem of drug trafficking in the online space has long gone beyond the scope of individual services. As Meta recognizes, large organizations must join forces to effectively counter it. The company has already established data exchange with Snap to better recognize signs of illegal activity and discuss new ways to solve the problem.
Recently, the US State Department announced the creation of a coalition with Meta, Snap and other social networks to combat drug trafficking on the network. Its goals were announced by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken at the 67th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs.
Tech giant Meta and its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, are at the center of a federal investigation. Law enforcement officers are investigating whether the company benefits from the sale of drugs through its services.
There are also concerns that Meta is negligent in identifying and blocking suspicious accounts, unwittingly contributing to the spread of illegal trading.
According to The Wall Street Journal, federal authorities in Virginia have already required Meta to provide internal documents regarding illegal content about banned substances on Facebook and Instagram. Employees of the US Food and Drug Administration are taking part in the investigation.
The company itself says that the sale of prohibited substances is contrary to their policy. "We strive to identify and remove such content, and actively cooperate with law enforcement agencies," the representatives noted.
The problem of drug trafficking in the online space has long gone beyond the scope of individual services. As Meta recognizes, large organizations must join forces to effectively counter it. The company has already established data exchange with Snap to better recognize signs of illegal activity and discuss new ways to solve the problem.
Recently, the US State Department announced the creation of a coalition with Meta, Snap and other social networks to combat drug trafficking on the network. Its goals were announced by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken at the 67th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs.
