WINSTON COUNTY: Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency seized two moonshine stills at a Winston County business.
The stills, one 500-gallon and one 55-gallon, were found in on Highway 278 in the Double Springs area. The stills also contained condensers, pumps, barrels and pipes. On the site were also approximately 400 gallons of mash, 150 gallons of moonshine, one 55-gallon barrel of corn and 25 pounds of yeast.
Agents then located found 250 gallons of moonshine whiskey at a related residence in the 2000 block of Winston County 18. In addition, a 55-gallon drum of sugar, a bar set up on the property with gambling tables, 101 12-ounce beers of various brands and 3 liters of liquor were located. Two vehicles that were used to store the moonshine whiskey on both properties were seized by the Winston County Sheriff’s Office.
“Our SBI Alcohol Unit is charged with statewide alcohol enforcement. These Agents are dedicated to bringing illegal activities, including moonshine production, to a halt,” said Secretary of Law Enforcement Spencer Collier.
SBI Agents were assisted by the Double Springs Police Department, Winston-Marion County District Attorney’s Office, Winston County Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. No arrests were made, but agents continue to investigate.
