1. the use of violence, intimidation, or terrorist tactics by drug trafficking organizations to achieve political or economic goals
Usage: often used in political and security contexts; typically refers to organized criminal activity combined with terrorism

Examples

• The government launched a campaign to combat narcoterrorism in the region.
• Narcoterrorism has destabilized several countries in Latin America.
• Intelligence agencies monitor narcoterrorism networks that operate across borders.
• The rise of narcoterrorism has complicated efforts to address both drug trafficking and national security.
• Local communities have suffered greatly from narcoterrorism violence.