The Texas Crew, a network of more than 100 people, is involved in smuggling drugs and guns across the border between the U.S. and Mexico. It's a complex operation. Some people transport the goods, others allow their homes to be used as storage facilities, and some are charged with the task of maintaining seemingly "legitimate" businesses that are, in fact, nothing more than "fronts" for the operation. Which term best describes the Texas Crew's activities?
A. white-collar crime
B. state crime
C. blue-collar crime
D. organized crime
Answer: D
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