Drug Cartel (Noun)
Meaning
An illicit cartel formed to control the production and distribution of narcotic drugs; "drug cartels sometimes finance terrorist organizations".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The authorities launched a massive operation to dismantle the notorious drug cartel that had been smuggling cocaine across the border for years.
- Law enforcement agencies worldwide are working together to disrupt the operations of the powerful Mexican drug cartel.
- It's alleged that the extremist group has been secretly funded by a wealthy Colombian drug cartel for the past decade.
- A high-ranking member of the Asian triad was arrested on suspicion of collaborating with a Latin American drug cartel to expand their global influence.
- Experts warn that the resurgence of the powerful Sinaloa drug cartel in Mexico poses a significant threat to regional security and stability.