Darke County authorities carried out search warrants Tuesday at two tobacco shops, according to WHIO-TV. The Darke County Sheriff's Office and the Grand Lake Task Force took part in the searches.
The businesses were Smokeables, at 1319 Wagner Avenue, and Wild Bills Tobacco, at 531 Wagner Avenue. Both are in Darke County.
The station reported that the sheriff's office did not explain what prompted the investigation. According to WHIO-TV, detectives plan to release more details when the inquiry ends.
The station did not report any arrests, seizures, or charges. It also did not say what investigators were looking for or whether the two shops are connected to the same case. No suspects were named.
WHIO-TV indicated it would keep covering the case. No timeline for further updates was included in the report. The investigation remains active as of the station's account.
This brief relies on WHIO-TV's report and does not independently confirm the searches or their purpose.