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There was a steady demand for liquor so there was incentive to set up the organization needed to import or produce liquor, distribute it and offer it for sale.

The fact that is was illegal led to higher prices and greater profits. It is also led to corruption of law enforcement officers. Once an officer was on the take, he could not enforce any laws so others criminal activities flourished along with the illegal liquor sales.

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