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der Drogenhandel
drug trafficking
The illegal buying and selling of prohibited intoxicating substances.
example
Er wurde wegen Drogenhandels zu einer langen Haftstrafe verurteilt.
He was sentenced to a long prison term for drug trafficking.
der Drogenhandel
drug trafficking
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Meanings
Usage tips
Compound word
The word is made up of 'Drogen' (drugs) and 'Handel' (trade). So it literally describes trade in drugs.
EXAMPLE
Die Polizei hat einen Ring für organisierten Drogenhandel zerschlagen.
The police broke up a ring involved in organized drug trafficking.
Typical verbs
In connection with this word, the verbs 'betreiben' (to run/engage in, for the perpetrators) and 'bekämpfen' (to combat, for the authorities) are often used.
EXAMPLE
Die internationale Gemeinschaft versucht, den Drogenhandel zu bekämpfen.
The international community is trying to combat drug trafficking.
Use with genitive
In legal or police contexts, the preposition 'wegen' (because of/for) is often used with the genitive to state the reason for a charge or conviction.
EXAMPLE
Der Mann wurde wegen Drogenhandels angeklagt.
The man was charged with drug trafficking.
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