noun
- plural of narcoterrorism; the use of violence, intimidation, or terrorist tactics by drug trafficking organizations to achieve political or economic goals
Usage: typically used in political, law enforcement, and security contexts; refers to organized criminal activity that combines drug trafficking with terrorism
Examples
- Several Latin American countries have struggled with narcoterrorisms perpetrated by powerful cartels.
- Law enforcement agencies coordinate internationally to combat narcoterrorisms and dismantle criminal networks.
- The rise of narcoterrorisms in the region has destabilized communities and governments.
- Experts distinguish between narcoterrorisms and conventional terrorism based on primary motivation.
- Narcoterrorisms often involve attacks on government officials, infrastructure, and civilian populations.