In the prosecutions of violations of Chapter 31 of Title 97, Mississippi Code of 1972, or this chapter any common carrier, or any other person or transportation agency doing business in the State of Mississippi shall be required to produce any books, documents, or records in its possession or under its control throwing any light upon such prosecution, when commanded by process issued under the authority of this state and shall be required to permit an examination to be made of such by an officer of the state, whose duty it is to prosecute crime, where such information is sought in the aid of any criminal prosecution, or as the means to ferret out criminals or persons charged with or suspected of crime.