Overview
- Wiltshire Police secured three‑month closure orders for 7 Market Place and 48A New Road in Chippenham at Swindon Magistrates' Court.
- The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit is leading the inquiry, which began with concerns about services offered at two local premises.
- Warrants were executed at seven massage parlours across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Reading.
- Six people were arrested on suspicion of offences including human trafficking, conspiracy to control prostitution for gain and money laundering.
- Seven women were safeguarded and are with specially trained officers as enquiries continue and police encourage further community reports.