INVESTIGATION work into a brothel found in Bournemouth town centre continues. 

Police arrested a man, 59, on suspicion of human trafficking offences after the discovery in the Richmond Hill area of the town centre. 

In an update on Friday, May 3, a police spokesman said enquiries are ongoing and the arrested man remains released on police bail. 

A 999 call first came in regarding “suspicious activity” in the area last month, according to Bournemouth police. 

As a result of the brothel being found, two women were safeguarded. 

According to the Crown Prosecution Service, 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. 

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.