drug trafficking
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- noun
- /drʌɡ ˈtræfɪkɪŋ/
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tráfico de drogas
- Authorities have launched a crackdown on drug trafficking to reduce the flow of illegal substances.
- illegal drug trafficking
- drug trafficking and crime
- combat drug trafficking
So like an explosion of drug trafficking in this country.
- So like an explosion of drug trafficking in this country.
- Then he flew to to Miami and then he was charged with drug trafficking.
- The whole place is built on money laundering and human trafficking and drug trafficking.
- Not only do the cartels make money off drug trafficking, but also extortion, money laundering, paid protection schemes.
- And you find out that they went to prison for drug trafficking and get out of our office.
- You can work and do all your drug trafficking business.
- And they're easily recruited, especially if you have, for example, drug trafficking, they are very easily recruited.
- So the Garda Court order when they went to the judge was under criminal act, which is a drug trafficking or serious crime like terrorism.
- Holy shit, Because of the human trafficking and the drug trafficking.
Examples
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Flemmings is currently under felony indictment for drug trafficking, conspiracy, money laundering and the disappearance of two federal agents.
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Protection against the crimes associated with drug trafficking is the largest direct cost found in this study.
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Still others are forced into the drug trafficking world against their will.
Academic text (2008) -
The DA wants him for drug trafficking.
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In areas such as environmental pollution and drug trafficking, both countries will benefit from working together.
Academic text (1991) -
You're under arrest for suspicion of drug trafficking.
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Women's involvement in drug trafficking in recent years has expanded dramatically.
Academic text (2008) -
By contrast, Mexico's current drug-trafficking problems relate almost entirely to exports to the United States.
Academic text (2011) -
I know every American parent concerned about the drug problem will be outraged to learn that top Nicaraguan government officials are deeply involved in drug trafficking.
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The urban neighborhoods surrounding the high school were plagued by gang warfare, drug trafficking, and drive-by shootings.
Academic text (1996)
Synonyms
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Illegal buying and selling of people, animals and goods often across borders
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To bring banned goods into or out of a country without paying taxes
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Illegal buying and selling of drugs for profit
Illegal sale and smuggling of drugs
How Illegal
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- Literature
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'the illegal trade or distribution of controlled substances' is directly derivable from 'drug' (controlled/narcotic substances) combined with 'trafficking' (illegal trade or illicit exchange). This compositional relationship is straightforward and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituent words would readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Drug trafficking joins drug and trafficking, giving a clear picture of drugs being moved like secret traffic across borders in hidden trucks, boats, or on people. That's why it means 'the illegal trade of drugs'.