drug trafficker

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs: A person who illegally sells, transports, or distributes controlled substances such as narcotics or other banned drugs.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The police arrested a known drug trafficker at the border.
    • International cooperation is essential to combat networks of drug traffickers.
Advanced Usage
  • "Kingpin drug trafficker": Refers to a leader or major figure in an illegal drug distribution network.
    • The authorities finally captured the kingpin drug trafficker who controlled the region's supply.
Variants and Related Words
  • Drug trafficking (n): The act or business of illegally producing, transporting, or selling drugs.

    • He was convicted for his involvement in drug trafficking.
  • Trafficker (n): A person who deals or trades in something, often illegally. (Note: This is the root word; "drug" specifies the type of goods).

    • Human traffickers exploit vulnerable people.
Synonyms
  • Drug dealer: A person who sells illegal drugs.
  • Narcotics trafficker: A person who trades in narcotics (a specific, strong class of illegal drugs).
Related Phrases
  • Drug cartel: A large, powerful, and often violent criminal organization that controls the production and distribution of illegal drugs.
    • The drug cartel was led by several notorious traffickers.
Noun
  1. an unlicensed dealer in illegal drugs