drug lord
Narcotics empire head
A drug lord is someone who controls a major drug trafficking operation, sitting atop a hierarchy of producers, smugglers, and street-level dealers.
The term evokes vast wealth, violence, and corruption: The drug lord controlled territory spanning three states.
Also called a drug kingpin or narco.
Illegal transport for profit
- narcoticsDrugs inducing sleep, numbness
- smugglingIllegal covert transport
- cocaineAddictive stimulant narcotic
- heroinIllegal addictive opiate
methamphetamine · opium · marijuana · fentanyl · distribution · shipment · consignment · supply chain
Criminal organization's leader
- capoString-shortening clamp device
- bossWorkplace superior
- godfatherMale baptismal guardian
- baronLow-ranking peer
overlord · underboss · consigliere · lieutenant · enforcer · sicario · henchman · associate
Famous for negativity
- infamousHaving a terrible reputation
- wantedLonged for
- fugitiveOne fleeing authorities
- elusiveHard to find
feared · ruthless · brutal · violent · powerful · untouchable · legendary · manhunt
Criminal organization using intimidation
- syndicateCombined group pursuing shared interest
- mobDisorderly, aggressive crowd
- outfitSet of clothes worn together
- organizationStructured group with purpose
racket · laundering · front · bribery · corruption · protection · extortion · hideout
trafficking
Illegal transport for profit
- narcoticsDrugs inducing sleep, numbness
- smugglingIllegal covert transport
- cocaineAddictive stimulant narcotic
heroin · methamphetamine · opium · marijuana · fentanyl · distribution · shipment · consignment · supply chain · pipeline
kingpin
Criminal organization's leader
baron · overlord · underboss · consigliere · lieutenant · enforcer · sicario · henchman · associate · soldier
notorious
Famous for negativity
elusive · feared · ruthless · brutal · violent · powerful · untouchable · legendary · manhunt · bounty
mafia
Criminal organization using intimidation
- syndicateCombined group pursuing shared interest
- mobDisorderly, aggressive crowd
- outfitSet of clothes worn together
organization · racket · laundering · front · bribery · corruption · protection · extortion · hideout · safe house
fortune
Wealth or destiny
yacht · private jet · gold · diamonds · lavish · opulent · extravagant · luxury · assets · seizure
- drug enforcementDEA, narcotics, interdiction, trafficking, seizure
- smugglingcontraband, smugglers, human smuggling, smuggling rings, people smuggling
- drug crimesnarcotics trafficking, cocaine trafficking, fentanyl trafficking, felony possession, illegal possession
- narcotraffickingnarcos, cartel, cartels, kingpin, traffickers
- bossesboss, bossman, manager, supervisor, foreman
- leadersleader, boss, leaders, bosses, chiefs
drug lordstreet dealer
Sidewalk narcotics seller
drug mule · corner boy · runner · foot soldier · addict
drug lordDEA agent
Federal drug enforcement officer
narcotics officer · drug czar · police chief · federal prosecutor · informant
drug lordhumanitarian
Helper of suffering people
rehab counselor · philanthropist · social worker · substance abuse counselor