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trafficking

[traf-i-king]

noun

  1. the practice of dealing or trading in a commodity or service, often an illegal one.

    drug trafficking.

  2. human trafficking.

  3. sex trafficking.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of trafficking1

First recorded in 1530–40; traffic ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. )
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She said: "Housing people, including survivors of torture and trafficking, in an isolated, overcrowded camp reminiscent of an open-air prison, with inadequate healthcare and legal services, is an inhumane way to treat those seeking protection."

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Agents who typically focus on drug and human trafficking are seeing their duties shifted to immigration enforcement.

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Henry's mother was previously deported, and DCF noted in reports that he may be the victim of prior labor trafficking.

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The agency identified a handful of people with criminal histories, including drug trafficking, assault, cruelty to children, domestic violence, robbery and alien smuggling.

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As ketamine use continues to rise and trafficking methods grow more inventive, authorities across Europe are calling for greater international co-operation.

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