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Two Chippenham Massage Parlours Closed in Trafficking Probe as Three Charged

Community tip‑offs in Chippenham prompted a SWROCU investigation targeting suspected exploitation at massage parlours across several counties.

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.