as in smugglers
a person who imports or exports goods secretly and illegally
contrabandists supplying the rebels with guns
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smugglers
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What are common misconceptions about human smugglers?—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2024 -
In its travels around Brazil and America, the stone has wreaked havoc on the lives of smugglers, schemers and dreamers.—
Clara Harter,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Contrabandists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrabandists. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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