HARVEY COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Harvey County are investigating a clandestine alcoholic beverage operation.

For the past several months Newton Police have been investigating complaints of moonshine still in a residence at 1013 E. Seventh Street, according to a social media report.

Police have been coordinating with the ATF and Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control.

On Thursday morning, a search warrant was executed, and an active moonshine still and homemade liquor were found in the residence. All the items were seized or destroyed. The suspects had been using and selling the illegal liquor.

The suspects will be facing federal charges from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

No arrests were made. Names will be released when indictments are completed, according to police.