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Authorities seize liquor still, 140 gallons of mash in Burke County

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities seized a working liquor still and ingredients used to make alcohol from some property in Burke County.

Burke County Narcotics Task Force officials said they received a tip about a working liquor still on Old Highway 18.

North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement agents and deputies went to Douglas Fox Road and found a 30-gallon still in operation.

Authorities cited Timmy King for manufacturing non-tax-paid liquor and possession of non-tax-paid liquor.

The still and 15 quarts of non-tax-paid brandy were seized. Authorities also destroyed 140 gallons of mash.

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