smuggling

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St. Eustatius, known as Statia and nicknamed the “Golden Rock,” was a hub for smuggling arms and ammunition from European allies to American troops.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

But the real villain of the tale is unmistakable: It is Rodney, dispatched to St. Eustatius in 1781 with 13 warships to halt the arms smuggling.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

He says those who voluntarily sign up to help with the smuggling "are aware of the risk".

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Two San Diego men have been sentenced for smuggling vulnerable birds into the United States, with one heading to prison and the other getting hit with thousands in fines.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Others protect migrants from the police, often at great risk, since they can be accused of immigrant smuggling.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario