1. goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess

1. forbidden by law to be imported, exported, or possessed

Examples

• Customs officers discovered contraband cigarettes hidden in the truck.
• The prison guards searched for contraband items during the inspection.
• Smugglers were caught trying to transport contraband across the border.
• The contraband weapons were confiscated by police.
• Border patrol agents are trained to detect contraband goods.
• The ship was carrying contraband ivory from Africa.
• All contraband materials must be surrendered at the checkpoint.