FBI, state, local police raid west Michigan massage parlors: Muskegon area parlor involved

The FBI conducted operations in several communities in Michigan on Tuesday, Nov. 10, a spokesperson said.

The FBI would not say where the activity took place or the nature of the operations. A spokesperson said the agency was “present in several areas within Genesee County and several in West Michigan” on Tuesday.

“I’m not able to confirm activity at specific addresses or provide details regarding the purpose of our presence,” said Jordan Hall, chief spokesman for the FBI.

At least six businesses appeared to be the focus of raids, based on local TV reports.

Local and federal law enforcement were seen at Blessings Asian Massage on Fuller Aveue NE in Grand Rapids and Asian Massage on West Apple Avenue in Muskegon, crews from WZZM (13 ON YOUR SIDE) reported Tuesday.

Additionally, the FBI and State Police raided Asian Massage Parlor on 4201 S. Pennsylvania Ave. in Lansing on Tuesday morning. Six people were detained, WLNS-TV reported. Officers were seen exiting vehicles with weapons draw.

WOOD-TV crews reported seeing agents at A&A Massage Spa on East 8th Street and Anna’s Massage Spa on East Lakewood Boulevard, both in Holland, and Essential Massage on South Beacon Boulevard in Grand Haven.

This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: FBI, state, local police raid west Michigan massage parlors: Reports

Reporting by The Detroit News / The Detroit News

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