contraband

Contraband refers to items that are illegal to trade, carry, produce, or otherwise have in one's possession. Contraband may be goods that are illegal to import or export and are attempted to be smuggled into a country, or items that are banned from a facility.

Contraband items are subject to seizure by officials.

[Last reviewed in July of 2022 by the Wex Definitions Team]

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