Crime & Safety
3 Arrested In Prostitution Sting At 4 Massage Parlors In Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs Police say the investigation began due to complaints regarding suspected prostitution activities and human trafficking.
SANDY SPRINGS, GA — Four massage parlors in Sandy Springs were shut down Thursday due to prostitution and human trafficking allegations, police said.
Additionally, Sandy Springs Police said three women were arrested during the investigation, which was dubbed "Operation No Safe Haven."
Officers initially executed search warrants at Pileo Therapy, 195 Cliftwood Drive, and Pearl Massage, 8610 Roswell Road, after receiving several complaints regarding suspected prostitution activities and human trafficking, police said.
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This ultimately led to officers shutting down Pileo Therapy, Pearl Massage, Jade Spa (8599 Roswell Road) and Massage Springs (6309 Roswell Road), police said.
Two women who were not identified were arrested on charges of city ordinance house of ill fame and solicitation for an illicit sexual act, police said.
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A third woman was arrested on charges of solicitation for an illicit sexual act, police said. She also was not identified.
"These enforcement efforts are part of the Sandy Springs Police Department’s ongoing, results-driven commitment to aggressively combat human and sex trafficking in our community," police said in a news release.
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