contraband

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Afterwards, Gandhi presided over waves of civil disobedience protests, encouraging supporters of the Indian National Congress to manufacture contraband salt, boycott foreign goods, and face down phalanxes of lathi-wielding policemen.

From BBC

State authorities say inmates may use the strong-smelling condiment to disguise contraband substances or brew alcohol behind bars.

From BBC

The government is responsible for fishing licenses -- but a lack of controls allows for money laundering, fishermen and couriers to be extorted by gangs, with contraband often added to their outbound shipments, the experts said.

From Barron's

The complaint alleges that Quin brought E contraband gifts, including a phone, and, around Christmas, a water bottle full of alcohol.

From Los Angeles Times

Bags are searched with contraband, even including skin-bleaching creams, widely used elsewhere in Sudan, are confiscated.

From BBC