Moonshine Arrest In Mississippi

State revenue agents have charged a 76-year-old Webster County man with possession of illegal liquor.

The Mississippi Department of Revenue says Parker Roberson was arrested Monday after agents found a moonshine operation on his property.

Roberson is charged with possession of moonshine in a dry county. The department says a charge of possession of an illegal distillery is pending.

Alcohol Beverage Control agents say they found a stainless steel cooker and two copper condensers.

They seized 27 gallons of moonshine, 247 gallon plastic jugs and 300 pounds of sugar.