1. a person or group that uses violence, intimidation, or terrorism to further the interests of drug trafficking organizations or to protect illegal drug operations
Usage: often used in political and law enforcement contexts; typically refers to organized criminal actors who employ terrorist tactics

Examples

• The government designated the cartel leaders as narcoterrorists due to their use of bombings and assassinations.
• International law enforcement agencies coordinated efforts to apprehend the narcoterrorists operating across multiple countries.
• Narcoterrorists have destabilized entire regions through violence and corruption.
• The agency's task force focuses on tracking narcoterrorist networks and their financial operations.
• Narcoterrorists often target government officials and rival organizations to maintain control of drug routes.