narcotics officer

[ nahr-kot-iks aw-fuh-ser, ofuh- ]

noun

1. a law enforcement officer, often working undercover, who investigates crime related to trafficking or possession of narcotics.

Word History and Origins

Origin of narcotics officer¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Kelly declined to comment on the specifics of the sting operation, in which a narcotics officer reportedly made 31 purchases.

From The Daily Beast