criminal network
[ˈkrɪmɪnəl ˈnetwɜːrk]
nounpl: criminal networks
rede criminosa
1. An organized group of criminals who work together in a coordinated system to commit illegal activities
The police investigation revealed a large criminal network operating across multiple states.
A investigação policial revelou uma grande rede criminosa operando em vários estados.
2. A structured hierarchy of individuals connected through illegal operations and illicit transactions
The DEA dismantled a major criminal network involved in drug trafficking.
A DEA desmantelou uma grande rede criminosa envolvida no tráfico de drogas.
3. An interconnected system of accomplices, suppliers, and distributors engaged in unlawful activities
Authorities traced the counterfeit goods back to an international criminal network.
As autoridades rastrearam os produtos falsificados até uma rede criminosa internacional.
In Brazil, the term 'rede criminosa' is widely used in news media, law enforcement reports, and legal documents. It's particularly associated with organized drug trafficking organizations in urban areas. In Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, specific criminal networks have gained notoriety in public discourse. In the USA, 'criminal network' reflects the federal law enforcement perspective on organized crime, often used in press releases and court documents. The concept is central to understanding urban crime dynamics in both countries.
NYC Slang
crew, organization, the network
Related Idioms & Phrases
take down a criminal network
bust a criminal network
dismantle a criminal network
crack the criminal network
infiltrate a criminal network
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