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Definition of «smuggler»

A smuggler is a person who illegally imports or exports goods, often by hiding them in their clothing or other concealed areas. They may also transport people across borders without following legal immigration procedures. Smugglers typically do this to avoid paying taxes or tariffs on the items they are importing/exporting, or to bring people into a country illegally for personal gain.

Usage examples

  1. The authorities arrested a notorious drug smuggler at the border.
  2. The police intercepted a group of arms smugglers attempting to transport illegal firearms into the country.
  3. The film depicted the life of a fictional treasure smuggler who would go to great lengths to acquire valuable artifacts.
  4. The journalist uncovered a network of human smugglers, exposing their illegal activities.
  5. The undercover agent successfully infiltrated a cartel by posing as a smuggler, gathering crucial evidence to bring them down.
  6. The authorities seized a large shipment of counterfeit goods from a notorious smuggler involved in intellectual property infringement.
  7. The novel centered around a protagonist who was a smuggler, navigating through dangerous territories to transport contraband items.
  8. Border control has implemented stricter measures to combat an increase in drug smugglers using creative methods to conceal narcotics.
  9. The courtroom trial shed light on a smuggler's operation, revealing their intricate network and the extent of their illegal activities.
  10. The documentary explored the life of a wildlife smuggler, highlighting the devastating effects of their actions on endangered species.

Phrases with «smuggler»

Sentences with «smuggler»

  • Prior to the executions of drug smugglers in Indonesia earlier this year, Australian officials had pressed for a delay in the executions, due to a last - ditch appeal in the Constitutional Court of... (law.stackexchange.com)
  • For example, since boaters and eelgrass both prefer sheltered coves like Smugglers Cove, Scorpion Anchorage and Prisoners Harbor, Channel Islands eelgrass beds are susceptible to damage by anchoring. (nps.gov)
  • It doesn't get lost in trying to create any romance, and though the characters never lose sight of why they're there (as drug smugglers in it for the money) the fact they become a family of sorts — and what is a family these days anyway? (filmireland.net)
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