There are more than 40 massage businesses in Lawrence, none of which is subject to oversight by the state, county or city. And some criminals have taken advantage.
Local law enforcement told city commissioners at their most recent meeting that the absence of regulation and licensing enables criminals to use the industry to mask illegal activities such as human trafficking and prostitution. Detectives provided the example of a 2015 case related to a business called Spring Massage, which...
Amid concerns, massage regulations to combat human trafficking due for more review -...
Local law enforcement told city commissioners at their most recent meeting that the absence of regulation and licensing enables criminals to use the industry to mask illegal activities such as human trafficking and prostitution. Detectives provided the example of a 2015 case related to a business called Spring Massage, which...
Amid concerns, massage regulations to combat human trafficking due for more review -...