Drug Enforcement Administration (Noun)
Meaning
Federal agency responsible for enforcing laws and regulations governing narcotics and controlled substances; goal is to immobilize drug trafficking organizations.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The US Drug Enforcement Administration is recognized for its efforts to dismantle international organized crime groups.
- The federal agents working undercover for the Drug Enforcement Administration gathered evidence against the major cocaine traffickers.
- In conjunction with local law enforcement, the Drug Enforcement Administration launched a nationwide investigation to curb the sale of synthetic opioids.
- Established to combat the illegal opium and cocaine trade, the Drug Enforcement Administration continues to play an essential role in combating organized crime groups.
- A former officer with the Drug Enforcement Administration alerted authorities to the presence of large quantities of methamphetamine at a warehouse.