Another Massage Parlor Raid in Huntington Leads to 2 Arrests

Two women were arrested during a Huntington massage parlor raid Wednesday, making it the fourth massage parlor raid in three months for the area.

According to authorities, officials conducted an investigation into illegal activities at Lucky Seven Spa, located at 585 W Jericho Turnpike, after receiving numerous community complaints.

A raid was conducted at 3 p.m. and authorities subsequently arrested Jianping Qiao, 33, and Jinjuan Gu, 50, both of Flushing and charged them with unauthorized practice of a profession, a Class E felony under the New York State Education Law.

An investigation by Town of Huntington Code Enforcement officers also revealed numerous occupancy and Town Code violations.

The investigation is continuing.

The women will be arraigned Thursday at First District Court in Central Islip.

The massage parlor investigation was conducted by Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers, Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives, Suffolk County Police Criminal Intelligence detectives, U.S. Homeland Security officers and Town of Huntington Code Enforcement officer.

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