Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smuggling-ring
noun
/ˈsmʌɡəlɪŋ rɪŋ/
Definition
A group or organization engaged in the illegal transportation of goods across borders or through restricted areas.
Examples
- The police dismantled a large smuggling-ring operating along the coast.
- Smuggling-rings often use sophisticated methods to evade law enforcement.
- Authorities have increased their efforts to combat smuggling-rings that traffic endangered species.
Meaning
Smuggling-ring refers to a network of individuals that collaborate to move illicit items such as drugs, weapons, or stolen property, typically to avoid taxation or legal restrictions.
Synonyms
- trafficking organization
- contraband network
- illegal transport group
