Alcohol Smuggling Lumber Truck
In 1926, the federal government increased the methanol content in alcoholic beverages as a way to discourage alcohol consumption. Since previous attempts at an outright alcohol ban had failed, they opted for stricter measures. This change resulted in a rise in the underground market for bootleg liquor and made alcohol smuggling a lucrative business.
In the accompanying image, law enforcement officers can be seen inspecting a lumber truck that had been modified for covertly transporting alcohol. The truck cleverly concealed its cargo with a makeshift window disguised among stacks of lumber.
