raids
n. countablen. sudden, short attacks by the police or soldiers to catch someone or find something illegal. You also use this for quick, unexpected visits to take something you want.
n. sudden, brief military or police operations conducted to seize property, apprehend individuals, or gather intelligence. Often implies a surprise entry into a specific location.
The police conducted several raids on the suspected warehouse.
After several midnight raids on the illegal gambling dens, the city saw a significant drop in local crime rates.
Historians argue that the coastal raids were not intended for permanent conquest but were calculated strikes designed to destabilize the regional economy and seize immediate wealth.
Often used with the preposition 'on' to indicate the target of the action.