### Question
How is the term major violator defined?


### Answer
The term **major violator** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 223* as the following:

> a person or entity that has engaged in serious criminal activities at any land, air, or sea port of entry, including the following:


(A) Possession of illicit drugs

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 223*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER IV-BORDER, MARITIME, AND TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > Part B-U.S. Customs and Border Protection**

