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Federal Way responds to massage businesses selling sex
Police say at least 40 businesses are suspected of illegal sexual services as the city advances rules to curb trafficking concerns.
- On Tuesday, April 21, the Federal Way City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance establishing new operational requirements for massage businesses to prevent illicit activity.
- FWPD Deputy Chief Casey Jones stated that Federal Way became a location for illicit massage businesses due to lack of local ordinances, and police aim to shut down these operations while protecting the women as victims.
- At least 40 businesses suspected of providing illicit services have been identified by The Federal Way Police Department, with police believing many women are being trafficked and multiple businesses often managed by the same people.
- Ordinance requirements prohibit cash transactions and mandate that the "Front door may not be locked," while Jones warned participants could face criminal liability for patronizing a prostitute.
- Next, the Federal Way City Council will hold a second reading of the ordinance on May 5, and if approved, the city will adopt regulations to differentiate between legitimate and suspected illicit businesses.
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