TWO women have been brought to safety after a brothel was found in Bournemouth town centre.
Officers were in the Richmond Hill area of the town on Tuesday, April 16 after a call came through about suspicious activity.
A brothel was soon identified in the area and a 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking offences. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.
A spokesman for Bournemouth police said: “We're proud to say that two females have been safeguarded, and our commitment to keeping our community safe remains unwavering.”
In February, an investigation was opened after another brothel was found in the town centre.
A woman was arrested and two people safeguarded after a brothel was found by police in Bournemouth.
A 48-year-old woman from London was arrested on suspicion of keeping a brothel.
According to the CPS, human trafficking is a lucrative business and is often linked with other organised crime within the sex industry, covering criminal activities such as immigration crime, violence, drug abuse and money laundering.
Victims may be targeted for sexual exploitation because of their immigration status, economic situation or other vulnerabilities.
Keeping a brothel used for prostitution could result in up to seven years in prison.
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