Possible purpose of raids
[QUOTE=FreshJive777;5806712]Just FYI, Lucky Foot Spa, Classic Spa, and Longevity Spa in Noblesville as well as Comfort Spa in Fishers were all raided today.
According to FOX59:
Noblesville, Ind. Multiple law enforcement agencies swept across locations in Hamilton and Marion counties Thursday as part of a wide-ranging investigation into alleged criminal activity..[/QUOTE]I'd just about bet my bottom dollar that we've not seen the end of these raids.
Here's the thing. Most, not all mind you, but most of the AMPs are located in strip malls or complexes close to an Asian nail salon, restaurant or both. The feds along with several private sector organizations have targeted these business as being staffed in part by human trafficking. Furthermore, these businesses make an ideal avenue for organized crime to launder drug money.
After reading the article I'm convinced one or both angles are being considered.
One if the tactics used by federal prosecutors is to tie one business into another through money. For instance, an AMP and nail salon or buffet are in the same complex. Rent is paid by same person. Easy peasy case of racketeering.
If the people working at the businesses don't have their identification on them when the place is busted it is assumed the I'd is being held by their handler or by one of many "tongs" in the area. A tong is the Chinese equivalent of a crime family. They operate freely in this country provided they keep the violence to a minimum.
They also contribute to the importation of herion and fentynal.
I doubt the prosecutors are to concerned with customers, but you can bet if a couple get popped for patronizing a prostitute the AMP business will shrink quickly.