Nearly 900 pints of home brew confiscated in Irish prisons in 2016

Nearly 900 pints of homemade alcohol was confiscated from prisoners in Irish jails last year, new figures have revealed, writes Darragh McDonagh.

Nearly 900 pints of home brew confiscated in Irish prisons in 2016

Nearly 900 pints of homemade alcohol was confiscated from prisoners in Irish jails last year, new figures have revealed, writes Darragh McDonagh.

The potent home brew, or “hooch”, is made by inmates using basic ingredients including water, sugar, fruit, and bread. The mix is hidden in cells until it ferments.

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