Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sting operation
noun
/stɪŋ ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/
Definition
A covert operation designed to catch a person in the act of committing a crime.
Examples
- The police conducted a sting operation to catch the suspects selling illegal drugs.
- During the sting operation, the undercover agent posed as a buyer.
Meaning
Sting operations are often used by law enforcement agencies to apprehend criminals by creating a fake scenario that lures them into a trap.
Synonyms
- covert operation
- undercover operation
- trap
