This is the 6345th most frequent German word.
drogenhandel
Drug trafficking.
The term 'Drogenhandel' is used here to refer to the act or activity of trafficking drugs as a general societal issue.
Der Drogenhandel ist in vielen Ländern ein großes Problem.
Drug trafficking is a significant issue in many countries.
Here, 'Drogenhandel' is mentioned as the specific criminal activity the individuals were engaged in.
Sie wurden verhaftet, weil sie am Drogenhandel beteiligt waren.
They were arrested because they were involved in drug trafficking.
In this sentence, 'Drogenhandel' is considered a targeted activity or issue that legislation aims to combat.