The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has taken enforcement action against a Brisbane massage parlour after it allegedly failed to comply with COVID-19 Public Health Directions.
Detectives from the Major and Organised Crime Squad were undertaking compliance checks when the Lutwyche business was found to be offering massage services yesterday.
Under the Chief Health Officer’s directions, spas and massage parlours can no longer operate during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Additionally, police will allege the Lutwyche Road business was offering prostitution services.
A 37-year-old Kedron woman was issued with a notice to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on June 6 in relation to the offences of knowingly participating in the provision of prostitution services and possessing tainted property.
The woman was also issued with an on the spot infringement of $6,672.50 for a business which failed to comply with public health directions under the Public Health Act.
A 25-year-old East Brisbane woman was issued with a notice to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on June 6 in relation to the offences of knowingly participating in the provision of prostitution services.
The woman was also issued with an on the spot infringement of $1,334.50 for failing to comply with public health directions under the Public Health Act.
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