drugs bust
Definition
Noun: - A police operation resulting in the seizure of illegal drugs: A "drugs bust" is an event where law enforcement officers discover and confiscate a quantity of illegal narcotics, often arresting those involved.
Usage
The term is used to describe a specific law enforcement action or raid. It is a countable noun. - The police conducted a major drugs bust in the downtown area last night. - The drugs bust led to the arrest of five suspects and the seizure of several kilograms of cocaine.
Advanced Usage
- "to make a drugs bust": This phrase describes the police action of carrying out the operation.
- Undercover officers were able to make a significant drugs bust after months of investigation.
Variants and Related Words
- Drug bust (noun): This is a common variant with identical meaning and usage.
- The news reported a large drug bust at the port.
Synonyms
- Drug raid: A police raid specifically targeting illegal drugs.
- Narcotics seizure: A more formal term for the confiscation of illegal drugs.
Noun
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seizure of illegal drugs by the police
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