Word List: Smuggle, Contraband, Illicit, Bootleg, Underground, Undercover, Infiltration, Interception, Contraband trade, Underground market
For years, rumors had been circulating about the lost treasures of the underworld, hidden deep within the secret underground markets of the city. Detective Brown was tasked with investigating these rumors, and he went undercover, infiltrating the world of illicit trade and smuggling.
As he delved deeper into the case, he discovered that the rumors were true, and that there was indeed a vast network of bootleg dealers who were trading in valuable artifacts and priceless treasures. But the deeper Detective Brown went, the more dangerous the case became.
The smugglers were a ruthless bunch, and they would stop at nothing to protect their trade in contraband. As Brown continued his investigation, he found himself facing numerous obstacles, including interceptions by the smugglers and attempts at infiltration by rival gangs.
But Brown was determined to crack the case, and he finally managed to uncover the location of the lost treasures. In a daring raid, Brown and his team were able to intercept the contraband trade and recover the lost treasures, bringing an end to the reign of the underground market.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Collocations |
|---|---|---|
| Smuggle | to bring something into or out of a country secretly and illegally | Smuggle drugs, Smuggle weapons, Smuggle contraband |
| Contraband | goods that are banned or illegal to trade or possess | Contraband trade, Contraband goods, Contraband weapons |
| Illicit | illegal or unauthorized | Illicit trade, Illicit activities, Illicit drugs |
| Bootleg | illegally made or sold goods | Bootleg alcohol, Bootleg DVDs, Bootleg CDs |
| Underground | hidden or operating secretly, especially because it is illegal or subversive | Underground market, Underground network, Underground organization |
| Undercover | working secretly for a police or government agency, in order to gather information or catch criminals | Undercover agent, Undercover operation, Undercover investigation |
| Infiltration | the act of infiltrating a group or organization, especially in order to gather information or influence its activities | Infiltration of a gang, Infiltration of a political organization, Infiltration of a company |
| Interception | the act of intercepting or stopping something before it reaches its destination | Interception of a shipment, Interception of a message, Interception of a trade |
| Contraband trade | the illegal trade of goods that are banned or restricted | Contraband drug trade, Contraband weapon trade, Contraband artifact trade |
| Underground market | a secret market or trade that operates outside of the law or outside of government regulation | Underground drug market, Underground weapon market, Underground black market |