Deputies Shutdown Illegal Moonshine Still In Burke County

MORGANTON, NC — A 30 gallon still operation was shut down Tuesday after a Burke County Deputy and NC Alcohol Law Enforcement agents searched a home off Old Highway 18.

Authorities received a tip about a working liquor still in the area, and responded to a home on Douglas Fox Road. Officials say they found a 30 gallon still, seized 15 quarts of non-tax paid brandy, and destroyed 140 gallons of mash.

Timmy King, 54, was cited for Manufacturing Non-Tax Paid Liquor and Possession of Non-Tax Paid Liquor. He is scheduled to appear in court on December 15th.