Illicit Massage Parlour Raids in Roanoke County: Multiple Arrests, Victims Found
Roanoke County Police executed search warrants at several massage parlours and a private home on Monday following citizen complaints. Multiple suspects were arrested and victims were removed from the establishments.
Roanoke County Police raid massage parlours, arrest multiple suspects
Roanoke County Police Department executed search warrants at several massage parlours across the county on Monday morning, beginning around 10 a.m., wsls.com reports. The operation followed citizen complaints about illicit activity at the establishments.
In addition to the parlour locations, a search warrant was served at a residential property on Island Green Road in Daleville, carried out with assistance from the Botetourt County Sheriff's Office. Items were seized at that address.
Multiple individuals were arrested as a result of the operation. Police said identities and specific charges would be released at a later date. Victims were also found inside the establishments, removed, and offered support resources.
Roanoke County Police confirmed they are working with the Roanoke County Commissioner of the Revenue's Office to review the business licences of the establishments involved. Several other agencies assisted in the investigation, though a full list was not immediately provided.
A heavy police presence was reported in the Brambleton area of Roanoke County throughout the day in connection with the warrant executions. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities said further information would be released as it becomes available.
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