Illegal Drug Trade
/ɪˈliːɡəl drʌɡ treɪd/
Definitions
- (n.) The illegal manufacture, distribution, and sale of controlled substances prohibited by law.
Law enforcement agencies have intensified efforts to combat the illegal drug trade.
- (n.) The network or system through which illicit drugs are trafficked across borders and within states.
Cross-border policing is crucial to dismantle the illegal drug trade.
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- illegal drug trade
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Commentary
Term covers both the criminal activities and the market structure; use precise legal context to distinguish regulatory, criminal, and enforcement perspectives.
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