3 men questioned following raids and confiscation of home-brew in Labasa

3 men questioned following raids and confiscation of home-brew in Labasa

By Swastika Singh
Sunday 23/10/2016

Three men were taken in for questioning following three raids conducted in Labasa where a large amount of home-brew was also seized.

The first raid was conducted at the home of a 55-year-old, self-employed man of Boca, Bulileka where liquid believed to be Rice Whiskey was seized.

The second raid was at the home of a 48-year-old, shopkeeper of Bulileka where bottles filled with clear liquor believed to be Rice Whiskey was also seized.

The third raid was conducted at the house of a 49-year-old of Boubale, Bulileka resident whereby bottles, gallon tanks and buckets filled with clear liquor believed to be Rice Whiskey was seized.

Other equipment believed to be used for making the home brew was also seized.

All have been questioned and released.

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