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Federal agents raid a still in Dismal swamp during Prohibition at Suffolk, Virginia, United States.

Federal agents, also known as 'Dry agents' conduct a 'moonshine raid' in Dismal Swamp during Prohibition in the United States. They hold guns while searching for the still. Agents find a leg hold trap. African American men running the still raise their hands as agents surround and arrest them. Agents empty 180 gallons of alcohol in the still and 24 barrels of peach mash onto the ground.

  • Location: Suffolk Virginia
Date: 1921
Duration: 1 min 32 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
 

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