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Bootleg liquor producer in East Jakarta arrested
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Thousands of alcoholic beverages brought to Indonesia illegally are prepared for destruction by customs and excise authorities in Jakarta. (Antara/Rosa Panggabean)
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he East Jakarta police have arrested Muklis bin Muslih, 53, for allegedly producing bootleg liquor that combined alcohol, carbonated drinks, energy drinks and health supplements at his house in Lubang Buaya, Cipayung, East Jakarta.
During the raid on Sept. 5, the police seized 285 bottles of famous liquor brands such as Red Label, Hennessy, JW Black Label, Jim Beam and Martell.
Muklis had filled 92 of the bottles with bootleg liquor while the rest were still empty.
The police revealed that Muklis had bought the bottles for Rp 15,000 (US$1.1) to Rp 30,000 each from bottle collectors.
“He [Muklis] sold bootleg liquor for Rp 60,000 per bottle,” Cipayung Police chief Comr. Aswin said in a statement on Thursday.
Aswin said Muklis started producing bootleg liquor in January 2014 and had succeeded in selling 500 bottles to regions outside Greater Jakarta.
In May 2014, Muklis stopped his business before deciding to go back into business in July.
The police are now tracking down the chemical store, which sold the alcohol to Muklis.
Muklis was charged under article 137 of the 2012 Food Law, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison.
