👉 Bootleggers are individuals who illegally produce, distribute, or purchase alcohol. This practice can be illegal in some countries and is often associated with criminal activities such as fraud, theft, and drug trafficking. Bootlegging may involve selling alcohol at lower prices than advertised to gain profit, or buying alcohol from legitimate sources but then distributing it under the guise of being legal. The term "bootleggers" is also used to describe individuals who purchase alcohol illegally but continue to sell it on the street,