Moonshine Bust

Deputies raid a Mitchell County farmhouse and find a moonshine still in the basement. It happened Memorial Day in Mitchell County. Police arrested Edd Silver and charged him with misdemeanor possession and sale of non-tax paid alcohol and making liquor without a permit. Deputies say Silver allowed them to search his home. They complement him for inviting them in and showing them a first-class still up and running downstairs.The sheriff had received a tip that Silver was making and selling unbonded spirits at his farm on Highway 80 near Bakersville. They found jars filled with what deputies say is high-quality corn liquor, about 150 gallons in quarts and half-gallons. They say he was selling it for about $20 a quart. Deputies seized all the items in the recipe including corn, sugar and yeast.Police say Silver was running the still for some time and was proud of running a clean operation. Silver is free on $2,000 bond. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 6th.By Sherrill BarberFollow Sherrill on Twitter @SherrillBarber
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