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Dover Woman's Garage Winery Raided: 600 Gallons Seized
25 Jun
Summary
- A 60-year-old Dover resident was arrested for unlicensed wine production.
- Investigators seized over 600 gallons of illegally manufactured wine.
- Charges include selling alcohol without a license and illegal manufacturing.
A Dover woman has been arrested for running an unlicensed wine operation from her garage. Margaret Munro, 60, was taken into custody after authorities executed a search warrant on June 10. The Delaware Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement was alerted by a Maryland agency, which suspected Munro was selling products in Maryland businesses.
Investigators found over 600 gallons of illegally manufactured wine at the Dover residence. Munro was charged with several offenses, including selling alcohol without a license, illegal manufacture and storage of alcoholic liquors, and misleading the public. She was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 7 and released on $300 unsecured bail.
