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Silvestre B. Penas, 61, was charged following complaints about Caldas restaurant at 293 Wilson Ave. Investigating officers from the environmental - vice task force saw beer, wine and other alcohol inside the business. A worker directed police to the owner, Penas, who did not have a state liquor license, police said.
Officers seized the alcohol and about $150 in proceeds from sales.
Penas has been charged with maintaining an unlicensed liquor establishment, unlawful possession of alcohol and illegal sale of alcohol.
Penas was charged with the same offenses in April.
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