narcotics agent
Definition
Noun: A law enforcement officer whose specific duty is to investigate and enforce laws related to illegal narcotics and controlled substances.
Usage
A "narcotics agent" is a specialized type of police officer or government agent. The term is used to describe their professional role and jurisdiction, which is specifically focused on drug-related crimes.
Examples
- The narcotics agent infiltrated the drug trafficking ring.
- She worked as a narcotics agent for the federal government for over a decade.
- A team of narcotics agents conducted a raid on the warehouse.
Advanced Usage
- The term often implies undercover work or specialized investigative units.
- It is commonly associated with agencies like the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the United States.
Variants and Related Words
- Narc: (noun, informal/slang) A shortened, informal term for a narcotics agent.
- Drug Enforcement Agent/Officer: A more formal or descriptive synonym.
Synonyms
- Drug enforcement agent
- Narcotics officer
- DEA agent (context-specific)
Related Phrases
- Narcotics division/unit: The specific department within a law enforcement agency where narcotics agents work.
- Undercover narcotics agent: An agent who works in a concealed identity to gather evidence.
Noun
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a lawman concerned with narcotics violations
