narcotics officer
Substance enforcement agent
A narcotics officer is a law enforcement agent who investigates drug crimes—trafficking, distribution, and possession of illegal substances.
The role often involves undercover work, surveillance, and coordinating raids.
Narcotics officers seized three kilos of cocaine in the bust.
Sometimes shortened to narcs, a term that has taken on broader meanings of snitch or informer.
- undercoverSecretly engaged in espionage
- deep coverProlonged covert infiltration
- plain clothesNon-uniform civilian dress
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- drug bustLaw enforcement contraband seizure
bust · stakeout · confidential informant · informant · sting · marked bills · dealer · cartel · evidence · search warrant · surveillance · raid · task force · detective · squad · wire · contraband · precinct
- policecop, patrol, cops, police departments, detective
- justice workersdetective, judge, prosecutor, defense attorney, sheriff
- Lawmensheriff, constable, marshal, deputy, lawman
- law enforcementFBI, police station, patrolmen, cop, beat cops
- Border Officialsborder guard, border patrol agent, customs inspector, immigration inspector, passport control
narcotics officerdrug dealer
Sells illegal substances
drug trafficker · drug lord · cartel boss · drug runner · drug mule
narcotics officerpatrol officer
Uniformed law enforcer
beat cop · traffic cop · desk sergeant · meter maid · crossing guard
narcotics officeraddiction counselor
Treats compulsive behavior disorders
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