illicit merchandise
[ɪˈlɪsɪt ˈmɜːr.tʃən.daɪz]
nounpl: illicit merchandise (uncountable)
mercadoria ilícita
1. goods or products that are illegal to manufacture, sell, or distribute
The customs officers seized illicit merchandise at the border.
Os oficiais da alfândega apreenderam mercadoria ilícita na fronteira.
2. contraband items obtained or traded through illegal channels
The police raid uncovered tons of illicit merchandise hidden in the warehouse.
O assalto policial descobriu toneladas de mercadoria ilícita escondidas no armazém.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and American law enforcement, customs, and legal contexts. In Brazil, it frequently appears in news reports about federal police operations (PF) targeting organized crime and drug trafficking. In the US, it's standard terminology in customs declarations and criminal law. The term carries serious legal implications, as possession or trafficking of illicit merchandise can result in significant criminal penalties.
NYC Slang
hot goods, contraband, black market stuff, stolen merchandise
Related Idioms & Phrases
caught red-handed with illicit merchandise
dealing in illicit merchandise
trafficking in illicit merchandise
seizure of illicit merchandise
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