Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
police-dragnet
noun
/pəˈliːs ˈdræɡ.nɛt/
Definition
A systematic search by law enforcement agencies to locate and apprehend a suspect or group of suspects.
Examples
- The police implemented a dragnet in the neighborhood after the robbery report.
- A massive dragnet was set up to find the missing person.
- After the crime, a police dragnet was launched, resulting in several arrests.
Meaning
The term ‘police dragnet’ refers to an organized effort by the police to capture a suspect, typically involving the search of a certain area and sometimes calling on the public for information.
Synonyms
- manhunt
- manacle
- search operation
- security sweep
