PORTSMOUTH, Va. — State Sen. L. Louise Lucas' business was seen being raided on Wednesday, according to News 3 reporter Brendan Ponton.
In a statement sent to News 3, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said they were executing a court-authorized federal search warrant in Portsmouth. They did not directly mention Lucas in their statement.
News 3 reporter Brendan Ponton approached Lucas as she left the scene in a car where her Portsmouth office was being raided Wednesday morning.
Watch: State Sen. L. Louise Lucas approached by reporter during FBI raid
In video taken by News 3, members of the FBI's Evidence Response Team were seen taking photos at the scene. A nearby cannabis outlet was also seen being raided by the FBI.
Lucas, a Democrat, represents District 18 in the Virginia State Senate, which covers parts of Chesapeake and Portsmouth. The 82-year-old Portsmouth-native was first elected to this seat back in 1991. She currently serves as the President pro tempore of the Virginia State Senate, she is also the chair of the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee.
Watch: State Sen. L. Louise Lucas' business seen being raided by FBI
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