Crime & Safety

3 Busted For Prostitution at Morris County Spas, Cops Say

Mt. Olive detectives conducted 'lengthy' investigation into three different massage businesses, police report.

A “lengthy” investigation by members of the Mt. Olive Police Department has lead to the arrest of three woman who allegedly engaged in prostitution at a variety of businesses on Routes 206 and 46.

Tips from residents and customers and the observation of “suspicious” activity at Spa 206, Phases Spa, and Ace Spa, all located in Mt. Olive Township, initiated the investigation, which ended Monday, July 20, with the arrest of three woman from Flushing, New York, police said.

Lianjin, Xu, 48; Shunji Pioa, 51; and Seonock Heo, 48, were taken into custody on Monday for allegedly engaging in sexual services in exchange for money, police said.

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“Prostitution is an avenue to more serious criminal activity, including human trafficking, narcotics distribution, and money laundering,” said Mt. Olive Police Captain Stephen Beecher in a statement.

All three women were arrested without incident, charged, and released pending a court appearance.

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