Basuco (Noun)
Meaning
Low-grade cocaine mixed with coca paste and cannabis.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The local authorities struggled to combat the black market sale of basuco in urban areas due to its affordability and widespread availability.
- Basuco has been a major health concern among impoverished communities as it often causes severe respiratory issues.
- Vendors usually sell basuco under misleading labels or mix it with other stimulants to increase their profit margins.
- Due to the high impurity levels, long-term consumption of basuco often results in more severe addiction than pure cocaine.
- The large profit margins of the illicit basuco business led to its pervasive production in major coca-producing regions.