buy-and-bust operation

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Noun buy-and-bust operation has 1 sense

buy-and-bust operation - an undercover operation by narcotics detectives to catch unsuspecting drug dealers
--₁ is a kind of undercover operation

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Buy-and-Bust Operation

Description

A buy-and-bust operation is a law enforcement tactic used to combat illegal activities, particularly drug-related crimes. It involves undercover agents or officers posing as buyers in order to catch individuals engaged in illegal activities, with the intention of making arrests and seizing evidence.

Sample Sentences

The police organized a successful buy-and-bust operation, resulting in the arrest of several drug dealers.
During the buy-and-bust operation, undercover officers managed to infiltrate the criminal organization.
Authorities conducted a buy-and-bust operation in the neighborhood to eradicate the growing drug problem.

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