noun
war on drugs
Refers to government-led campaigns against illegal drug trade and use, often involving law enforcement and military action.
アメリカの麻薬戦争は長年にわたって続いている。
The war on drugs in the United States has been going on for many years.
Compound of 麻薬 (mayaku, 'narcotic, drug') and 戦争 (sensō, 'war'). A calque of English 'war on drugs'.