Sting Operation
/ˈstɪŋ ˌɑpəˈreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A covert operation in which law enforcement officials use deception to catch a person committing a crime.
The police set up a sting operation to catch the drug dealers red-handed.
Forms
- sting operation
- sting operations
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Commentary
Sting operations must be carefully designed to avoid entrapment, ensuring the suspect's predisposition to commit the crime prior to the operation.
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