A woman has been arrested following a police raid on a suspected brothel near a high street in the Midlands.
Raid on Vine Street
Officers from West Mercia Police executed a warrant at a premises on Vine Street in Evesham on June 18, responding to reports that sexual services were being offered there. During the operation, detectives discovered evidence of what they described as a suspected network of criminality.
Two computer tablets and six mobile phones were seized for forensic examination. A 51-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of controlling prostitution for financial gain, contrary to the Sexual Offences Act 2003. She is currently assisting police with their inquiries.
Police Statement
Detective Constable Paul Luke of South Worcestershire Proactive CID said: "We executed a warrant at a massage parlour in Evesham in response to concerns around sexual services being offered there. Evidence of such illegal behaviour was found at the premises and a 51-year-old woman, who is now helping police with enquiries, was arrested."
He added: "Premises such as this are often linked to modern day slavery and human trafficking so warrants show we will always act upon concerns around criminal exploitation."
A force spokesperson confirmed that the warrant was executed under section eight of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, following intelligence developed from community concerns. The investigation remains ongoing.
