drug den
A 'drug den' is commonly associated with illegal activities involving the sale and consumption of drugs, often linked to criminal behavior and substance abuse.
Definition
B2General
(informal, criminal)A place where illegal drugs are sold and consumed.
Example
- The police raided a drug den in the downtown area.
- He was arrested for operating a drug den out of his apartment.
C1Criminal Activity
(technical, law enforcement)A location used for the illicit distribution and use of controlled substances.
Example
- The investigation led to the discovery of a drug den involved in large-scale narcotics trafficking.
- Residents reported suspicious activities at a suspected drug den in their neighborhood.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "drug den":
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