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But to install Tor and then leave such evidence behind on your PC screams of gross negligence. They obviously confiscated his electronic devices and were easily able to identify his SR account and various postings.

Had they not found that, would they have a case if they could only prove someone was sending him drugs in the mail?

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I don't think having Tor installed would prove, beyond reasonable doubt, that you did anything.

Having thousands of SMSes discussing what drugs you have for sale might be a bit harder to explain.

No I think they saw his posts on the forum, then contacted him pretending to be a customer or the guy just blabbed when they picked him up. He's not exactly a master criminal I'm sure he told them his user name and everything which is why he got such a low sentence

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