Massage parlour owner charged in relation to unlawful prostitution
A business owner and three women have been charged in relation to unlawful prostitution after a raid on a massage parlour in Brisbane's southside.
Detectives executed search warrants on No 1 Massage Brisbane on Ipswich Road, Rocklea on Tuesday as part of Operation Romeo Manoeuvre.
Detective Inspector Craig McGrath said the operation was one of the strategies to investigate organised illegal prostitution activities in Queensland.
“We are constantly working on strategies to preserve community safety by targeting criminal elements providing unlawful prostitution services," he said.
“This operation was successful in closing an illegal brothel and shows that the Queensland Police Service remains committed to disrupting those who profit from illegal prostitution.”
A 35-year-old male, alleged to be the business owner, and three females aged 25, 33 and 31 were arrested.
The trio is due to appear at the Holland Park Magistrates Court on April 30.
Investigations were ongoing with the assistance of Australia Border Force.
Prostitution in Queensland is lawful at licensed brothels or for sole operators working alone from a premises.