as in runner
a person who imports or exports goods secretly and illegally
during Prohibition, smugglers of alcohol did a brisk business
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Recent Examples of smuggler
More: Narco-submarine crew arrested in plot to ferry thousands of kilos of coke on the high seas
Narco-subs and fishermen spies
Corrupting authorities responsible for finding drug traffickers is just one of the many ways smugglers aim to bring cocaine to the U.S. undetected by law enforcement.
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
The supply lines of this opioid stretch from Chinese labs to Mexican cartels and (via smugglers who are mostly American) to consumers in the U.S.
—Andreas Kluth, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
According to the government’s sentencing memorandum, Tin aided and abetted turtle smugglers in the U.S. from February 2018 to June 2023.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Michelle and her new friend stow away in the back of a semi-truck owned by a smuggler named Keats (Chris Pratt, in autopilot mode).
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
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Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
The supply lines of this opioid stretch from Chinese labs to Mexican cartels and (via smugglers who are mostly American) to consumers in the U.S.
—Andreas Kluth, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
According to the government’s sentencing memorandum, Tin aided and abetted turtle smugglers in the U.S. from February 2018 to June 2023.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Michelle and her new friend stow away in the back of a semi-truck owned by a smuggler named Keats (Chris Pratt, in autopilot mode).
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smuggler
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Martha Stewart Americana Star Gingham Plaid Table Runner Fourth of July is still a ways off, but here’s a chance to grab a 72-inch-long table runner that’s virtually guaranteed to get compliments from guests at your cookout.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Small is a polished route runner with sure hands and has held his own during 1-on-1s against older players.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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The weed was either stuffed into suitcases and carried on commercial airline flights by couriers who worked for the group, or sent via shipping companies, the plea agreement filed Tuesday says.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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According to DeJoy, the courier’s post office buildings, logistics capability, delivery services, vehicles, buildings and stocking locations can help other agencies reduce costs.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2025
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His death reportedly was the result of a dispute with a bootlegger.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Childhood friends, Costello and Genovese thrived as bootleggers during Prohibition and rose to the upper ranks of the mob.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2025
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Feminine slides, mules and wedges, especially in patent or velvet, felt fresh.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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Most of that fentanyl is then smuggled into the U.S. enters through legal ports of entry, hidden in cargo shipments, stuffed into vehicle compartments, or even carried by individual drug mules.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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