Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drug-raid
noun
/drʌg reɪd/
Definition
A coordinated operation by law enforcement to search for and seize illegal drugs and arrest individuals involved in the drug trade.
Examples
- The police conducted a drug raid on a suspected drug house early in the morning.
- During the drug raid, multiple arrests were made and significant quantities of illegal substances were seized.
- The neighborhood was tense as rumors spread about the upcoming drug raid.
Meaning
Drug raids are typically conducted in locations suspected of being involved in the manufacture, distribution, or possession of illegal narcotics.
Synonyms
- narcotics bust
- drug bust
- law enforcement operation
- anti-drug operation
