alijo
cache of contraband
noun ah-LEE-hoh Rare
Origin: From the verb alijar (to unload), of Arabic origin.
Usage Note
Alijo refers specifically to a hidden stash of smuggled goods — drugs, weapons, tobacco — seized or discovered by authorities. It is a staple of crime and customs reporting; you will rarely encounter it outside that register. Do not confuse with alivio (relief).
Examples
"La policía intervino un alijo de cocaína."
Natural Translation
The police seized a cache of cocaine.
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