Crime & Safety

Two Women Arrested During Lake Ronkonkoma Massage Parlor Raid

BREAKING: Another day, another massage parlor raid.

Two Queens women were arrested during a massage parlor raid in Lake Ronkonkoma Wednesday afternoon, Suffolk Police said.

In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers, Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives, Suffolk County Police Criminal Intelligence Section detectives, U.S. Department of Homeland Security officers and Town of Brookhaven Code Enforcement officers conducted an investigation into illegal activities at Luna Spa, located at 723 Hawkins Ave., around 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Lina Ma, 30, and Huan Liu, 27, both of Flushing, were arrested and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a Class E felony under the New York State Education Law. They were scheduled to be arraigned Thursday at First District Court in Central Islip.

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An investigation by the Town of Brookhaven Building Inspector, Town of Brookhaven Code Enforcement officers and a Town of Brookhaven Fire Marshal revealed numerous occupancy and town code violations. The investigation is continuing.

It's the second massage parlor raid in Lake Ronkonkoma this month. Two women were arrested last week at New Peony Spa on Portion Road.

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Two women were also arrested during a raid at a Huntington massage parlor Wednesday.

SCPD photos: Lina Ma (left) and Huan Liu

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