drug lord

drug lord

The most powerful person in a group that sells illegal drugs. The trial for the cartel's powerful drug lord begins today under heavy security. Drug lords only care about turning a profit, so local drug dealers adulterating heroin with fentanyl is of no concern to them. The cops outfitted the informant with a wire before he met with the drug lord.

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drug lord

n. a drug dealer high up in the distribution chain. The drug lords like Mr. Big seem never to get arrested.

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