narcotraffic


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nar·co·traf·fic

 (när′kō-trăf′ĭk)
n.
Narcotrafficking.
nar′co·traf′fick·er n.
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Noun1.narcotraffic - traffic in illegal drugs
drug traffic, drug trafficking
traffic - buying and selling; especially illicit trade
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