crime ring

[/kraɪm rɪŋ/]
nounpl: crime rings
quadrilha de crimes
1. An organized group of criminals who work together to commit illegal activities
The police broke up a crime ring that had been operating in the city for years.
A polícia desmantelou uma quadrilha de crimes que operava na cidade há anos.
2. A criminal network or syndicate involved in coordinated illegal operations
Authorities investigated a crime ring suspected of drug trafficking and money laundering.
As autoridades investigaram uma quadrilha suspeita de tráfico de drogas e lavagem de dinheiro.
The term 'crime ring' is frequently used in law enforcement, news media, and criminal justice contexts in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazil, the concept is deeply connected to organized crime discussions, particularly regarding drug trafficking organizations (PCC, CV) and street gangs. The term carries serious legal implications and is commonly heard in police reports, court proceedings, and news broadcasts.
NYC Slang
crew, mob, operation
Synonyms / Sinônimos
criminal organizationcriminal networkcriminal syndicategangorganized crime group
Antonyms / Antônimos
law enforcementpolice force

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
quadrilha de crimes
Most common formal term in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
organização criminosa
Official legal terminology used in Brazil
São Paulo
quadrilha
Shortened colloquial form commonly used in São Paulo
Portugal
rede criminosa
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Words

organized crimecriminal enterpriseracketeeringconspiracygang activity

Related Idioms & Phrases

bust a crime ring
take down a crime ring
break up a crime ring
head of a crime ring
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