smuggling attempt

Frequency: 7.813.5 per million words

an act of trying to smuggle something

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Examples (10)

  • Customs officers intercepted a major drug smuggling attempt at the border.
  • The latest smuggling attempt involved hiding diamonds inside electronic devices.
  • Police foiled a bold smuggling attempt to bring exotic animals into the country.
  • Authorities reported a significant increase in the number of smuggling attempts this year.
  • He was arrested following a failed smuggling attempt at the international airport.
  • The coast guard is on high alert after a maritime smuggling attempt was detected.
  • Investigators are looking into who financed the sophisticated smuggling attempt.
  • The suspect admitted to his involvement in the smuggling attempt during questioning.
  • A routine inspection led to the discovery of a large-scale cigarette smuggling attempt.
  • Security measures were tightened after a recent smuggling attempt was uncovered.