sting operation
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a deceptive operation designed to catch a person committing a crime
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- She was arrested in an undercover sting operation.
- The police launched a major sting operation to catch the drug traffickers.
- An elaborate sting operation exposed a vast network of corruption.
- They spent months planning the intricate sting operation.
- The suspect was caught red-handed during the sting operation.
- Law enforcement agencies often rely on sting operations to combat organized crime.
- Critics argue that some sting operations can entrap innocent people.
- The FBI conducted a successful sting operation against cybercriminals.
- Details of the secret sting operation were leaked to the press.
- A daring sting operation recovered millions in stolen artifacts.