Dublin Police Act, 1842

Possessing instruments for unlawfully procuring and carrying away wine, &c. a misdemeanor.

20. Every person who shall be found within the police district in or upon any canal, dock, warehouse, wharf, quay, or bank, or on board any ship or vessel, having in his or her possession any tube or other instrument for the purpose of unlawfully obtaining any wine, spirits, or other liquors, or having in his or her possession any skin, bladder, or other material or utensil for the purpose of unlawfully using, secreting, or carrying away any such wine, spirits, or other liquors, and any person who shall attempt unlawfully to obtain any such wines, spirits, or other liquor, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.