Drug War (Noun)
Meaning
Conflict between law enforcement and those who deal in illegal drugs.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The government launched a nationwide campaign to combat the drug war that had claimed thousands of lives in recent years.
- Law enforcement agencies worldwide have been battling the drug war for decades, but with varying degrees of success.
- Critics argue that current strategies in the drug war are not only ineffective but also perpetuate violence and perpetuate organized crime.
- Anti-drug law enforcement efforts have become increasingly militarized as the intensity of the drug war escalates.
- While the war on drugs has reduced supply in some regions, in others, the drug war has led to rises in trafficking-related violence and gang activity.