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Random Darknet Shopper has finally been released and is now back in our
possession. All items were kept sealed and untouched except the Ecstasy, which was
taken out of its vacuum-sealed packing. It was tested positive for MDMA
by the authorities, and then destroyed.
So, three months after the confiscation in January, all items except the
Ecstasy were given back to us by the public prosecutor.
At the same time we also received the order for withdrawal of
prosecution. In the order for withdrawal of prosecution the public
prosecutor states that the possession of Ecstasy was indeed a reasonable
means for the purpose of sparking public debate about questions related
to the exhibition. The public prosecution also asserts that the
overweighing interest in the questions raised by the art work «Random
Darknet Shopper» justify the exhibition of the drugs as artefacts, even
if the exhibition does hold a small risk of endangerment of third
parties through the drugs exhibited.
We as well as the Random Darknet Shopper have been cleared of all
charges. This is a great day for the bot, for us and for freedom of art!