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B I agents are focused on a home just north of downtown. We first brought you this breaking news live at noon. Authorities have been going through the house at eighth and Grand KCC eyes. Adam Brower has been watching this play out all day long. He's live in Ames with the latest Adam Stacy. And see, we got to eighth and grand here names just after 11 o'clock this morning and nearly six hours later, still a very active scene here. I'm gonna step out of the way so you can take a look. There's very little information available right now, but Ames police could confirm they assisted the FBI with a search warrant earlier this morning. Several FBI and D A. Throughout the day, they've been working out of tents just south of what is believed to be a rental unit. It's been a very active scene all day, with investigators going in and out of this house. The perimeter fully blocked off records from Ames. Police show officers were called here just last Friday because of people constantly coming in and going out of this house, as well as the smell strong smell of marijuana. We don't know if this has anything to do with today's raids. But I spoke with several neighbors who say this came as a shock to the community. It's an unusual thing to see anywhere, I suppose. But when you have 30 FBI and H. S I agents in a residential home, a residential area, it's It's bizarre and, you know, it's on one of the main thoroughfares here now. Casey See, I did speak with the owner of the home today who says he rents out rooms to tenants. He said he's aware of the investigation but would not say anymore also aims. Police wanted to add that this has absolutely nothing to do with Corona virus. Now stick with us for cases. Eight. News at six as we continue to learn more, but for now, I'm live in Ames. Adam Brower Casey eight News. Iowa's news leader