Falmouth Human Trafficking Raid At Massage Parlor: Cops

FALMOUTH, MA — A Falmouth massage parlor was raided Thursday and its owner was charged with human trafficking, according to police. The owner, Mark Clinton, 49, of Fairhaven, operated massage parlors in Falmouth, Sandwich and Fairhaven. A Backpage listing for the Falmouth location promoted "2 New Woman From China" specializing in "Asian bodywork, Acupressure and Reflexology."

Clinton operated the parlors on Waquoit Highway in Falmouth, Route 6A in Sandwich and Alden Road in Fairhaven. Following an investigation, authorities obtained search warrants for those locations and Clinton's Fairhaven residence. (Sign up for free daily newsletters and breaking news alerts from Falmouth Patch.)

Falmouth police, Sandwich police, Fairhaven police, and members of the State Police executed the raids and said they recovered evidence from the scenes. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are expected, police said.

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