PICS: Cops raid Durban brothels
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A number of brothels were raided in Umbilo and Glenwood on Tuesday. Pictures: Supplied A number of brothels were raided in Umbilo and Glenwood on Tuesday. Pictures: Supplied
Durban - Seven people were arrested after police raided several brothels in a clean-up operation targeting human trafficking and brothels in Umbilo and Glenwood.
On Tuesday, a multidisciplinary task force gathered at the Umbilo police station before setting out to clean up the suburbs of illegal sex houses in the area.
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In the last year, several brothels have mushroomed in the quiet suburb of Glenwood. Over the last few months, residents have raised concerns over the increase in ‘working girls’ roaming the streets, some during the day and others at night.
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Umbilo SAPS Visible Policing Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Stanley Perumal, said Operation Batho formed part of their plan to clean up their precinct.
He said seven men were arrested at the various houses raided.
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Earlier this year, police raided brothels in the area.
In a raid in March, police caught two people engaging in sexual acts. Police further searched the house where they found large quantities of condoms.
At least 12 women were arrested in a series of raids at known brothels in the area.
In February, twelve suspected prostitutes were arrested.