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Stolen goods

plunder

noun

valuable things taken from a place using force

contraband

noun

goods that are brought into or taken out of a country illegally

haul

noun

an amount of things that are stolen at the same time

plant

noun

something stolen or illegal that is put on someone without their knowledge, or is hidden in other possessions so that they appear guilty when it is found

booty

noun

valuable goods that are taken illegally or by force, especially in a war

ill-gotten gains

noun

money or property that someone obtained in an illegal or dishonest way

loot

noun

stolen money or goods

swag

noun

stolen goods

caxirola

a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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