Bootlegger (noun)

A person who makes, transports, or sells illegal alcohol.

Origin:

From bootleg (to smuggle goods) + -er.

Examples:

1. The bootlegger was finally caught and brought to justice.
2. During the prohibition era, bootleggers made a fortune by illegally selling alcohol.
3. The bootlegger's operation was shut down by the police.
4. The bootlegger's illegal activities were financed by organized crime.
5. He became a bootlegger to make a quick buck, but the risks were high.