Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drug-runner
noun
/drʌɡ ˈrʌn.ər/
Definition
A person who transports illegal drugs, often across borders, for the purpose of sale or distribution.
Examples
- The authorities arrested several drug-runners attempting to cross the border with large quantities of narcotics.
- Being a drug-runner can lead to severe legal consequences and significant personal risk.
- The documentary shed light on the perilous lives of drug-runners in the trafficking industry.
Meaning
A drug-runner is typically involved in the illegal drug trade and plays a crucial role in supplying drugs to dealers or end-users.
Synonyms
- smuggler
- trafficker
- dealer
- pusher
