4 more Tri-Cities massage shops closed for human trafficking allegations. 3rd raid this year

Authorities shut down six more Tri-Cities massage parlors following a series of searches Wednesday. Women in four of the businesses were being traf...

May 24, 2023
5:48 AM

Authorities shut down six more Tri-Cities massage parlors following a series of searches Wednesday. Women in four of the businesses were being trafficked, and two more were violating license requirements, Kennewick police said in a release. Police had been receiving complaints about the businesses since the beginning of the year, said Commander Christian Walters. Working with the Department of Health, officers and state inspectors visited the businesses on Wednesday. The businesses raided included Joy Spa, Shangri La Massage, Dream Spa, VIP Massage, Fragrant Oil Spa and Royal Massage.

AOL Staff