Delft mayor closes 5 residences over illegal sex work

Delft mayor closes 5 residences over illegal sex work

Delft Mayor Alexander Pechtold has intervened at five addresses in the city since the start of 2026 over illegal sex work. The actions included closing residences. Criminal exploiters primarily use vacant student housing or hotel rooms to house sex workers.The municipality had already urged residents to stay alert. In July, Pechtold pressed Delft residents to report suspicious activity. Criminal operators sometimes use vacation apartments, hotel…