"Intelligence operatives" refers to individuals who work for intelligence agencies and gather information, often secretly, to protect their country's interests or national security. Full definition
The turning point in her adolescence is a sharp one sent into the world by her father on a mission, Hanna journeys stealthily across Europe while eluding agents dispatched after her by a ruthless intelligence operative with secrets of her own (Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett). (tvguide.com)
US official allege Lee, a former CIA agent employed by Christie's in Hong Kong, was double agent who ratted out U.S. intelligence operatives in China, many of whom were imprisoned or executed. (fortune.com)
The Obama administration struck back at Russia for its efforts to influence the 2016 election, ejecting 35 Russian intelligence operatives from the United States and imposing sanctions on Russia's two leading intelligence services. (nystateofpolitics.com)