Federal Agents Descend on Wicked Superstore In Springfield

By Joe Rios
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What We Know: Federal agents and local law enforcement officers were busy early Tuesday at a north Springfield smoke shop as part of an ongoing investigation.

A spokeswoman with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says agents executed three federally authorized search warrants at Wicked Superstore, located at 425 E. Kearney St.

What It Means: The operation included assistance from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office and the Springfield Police Department.

Details about the investigation remain limited.

What’s Next: Investigators say the warrants are tied to a continuing federal case and that the ATF cannot provide additional information at this time.

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