7 Southern California massage parlors busted in illegal sexual activity crackdown
COVINA, Calif. - Authorities in Covina conducted joint operations targeting massage parlors, finding non-compliance across every location inspectedA citywide operation targeting Covina massage businesses revealed law violations at every location inspected.
What we know:
All seven massage businesses inspected during the multi-day operation were found to be in violation of illegal sexual activity, according to police.
Officers issued multiple citations and made several arrests on-site.
Video released by the department shows officers searching private rooms, reviewing internal areas alongside city personnel, and escorting four to five women outside one of the parlors.
What we don't know:
Police have not publicly identified the women shown in the video or clarified whether all of them were formally arrested.
Authorities also did not elaborate on the specific physical evidence or individual violations documented at each of the seven locations.
What they're saying:
Department officials emphasized that the cases remain under active investigation as they work to enforce compliance across local businesses.
"The Covina Police Department and our city partners remain committed to maintaining a safe community for our residents, businesses, and visitors," the department said.
The Source: This report is based on information from the Covina Police Department.