Lehi massage parlor operating as front for prostitution ring - KUTV 2News

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LEHI, Utah (KUTV) — A massage parlor operating as a front for a commercial sex operation was busted.

Monday evening, detectives with the Lehi Police Department executed a search warrant on the parlor. Two individuals were interviewed, arrested, and booked into the Utah County Jail on prostitution charges.

Human trafficking was investigated but found "not to be a factor in this specific situation," the police department said.

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Some individuals who frequent the business were contacted, while police said "Others may be contacted in the future."

The property owner has reportedly been made aware of the situation and said they will address the business occupancy on their end.

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