Dover Woman Charged in Unlicensed Wine Operation
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DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) has arrested a woman in connection with an unlicensed wine manufacturing operation.
Authorities have arrested 60-year-old Margaret Munro of Dover on charges of selling alcoholic liquor without a license, illegal manufacturing and storage of alcoholic liquors, and misleading the public by means of signs or advertisements. She was arraigned and released on $300 unsecured bail.
Authorities say their investigation began after the Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission notified DATE that products from Pale Moon Wine LLC were being sold at establishments in Maryland. Investigators determined the products originated in Delaware, and that the firm lacked the required licenses to manufacture or sell alcoholic beverages.
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On Jun. 10, DATE officers executed a search warrant at Pale Moon Wine LLC in Dover. During the search, officers seized the following:
- Seven 220-liter plastic barrels containing various wine flavors
- One 200-liter plastic barrel of wine
- 127 five-gallon buckets containing various wine flavors
- 63 boxes of bottled wine
- Three corking machines
- Additional equipment and materials used in wine production
DATE remains committed to investigating and enforcing action against individuals and businesses operating outside the regulatory framework to protect consumers.
