10 sex workers rescued in Anambra brothel crack down
By Sunny A. David, Awka
Anambra State’s ongoing fight against crime has led to the shutdown of Happiness Guest House, a brothel in Amawbia allegedly involved in drug trafficking and other criminal activities and rescuing at least 10 sex workers, some underage.
The operation, conducted by the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA) Brigade, followed reports that the guest house facilitated various criminal activities, including drug trafficking and harboring armed robbers.
A press release by the Managing Director of the agency, Chief Celestine Anere stated that the operation was embarked upon, after due monitoring of the place.
He said: “This operation was carried out after intelligence report showed that their illegal activities has aided all kinds of crimes, ranging from drug trafficking, under-aged sex workers.
“The brothel is also a hideout for armed robbers and all sorts of criminal activities.”
He vowed to ensure that the operators of the facility are arrested and prosecuted to serve as deterrent to others who might be running similar illegal activities in the State.
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