kingpin

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The U.S. government designated El Aissami a narcotics kingpin in 2017 in connection with activities in his previous positions as interior minister and governor.

From Seattle Times

The artworks were discovered as part of a seizure of property from Imperiale and another reputed Camorra drug kingpin.

From Seattle Times

But political speculation, both a science and a sport, is up and running about that particular race and who will run — whether it’s the party kingpins, next-generation hopefuls or promising state governors.

From Washington Times

Successive Mexican presidents have tried to stanch the violence by overhauling the justice system, arresting drug kingpins and providing job programs to lure young people away from crime.

From Washington Post

Bryan Cranston, who starred in Breaking Bad as drugs kingpin Walter White, urged people on Instagram to "think about him and send positive thoughts and prayers his way".

From BBC