Two women from Queens were arrested for prostitution at a Hicksville massage parlor.
According to Nassau County Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives, an investigation was conducted at Sweet Spa, located in the rear basement of 113A Broadway, on May 30 at 3:05 p.m. The investigation revealed that prostitution and illegal massages were allegedly being conducted at this location. Tao Zhao, 44, of 13521 40th Road, Flushing, and Na Cao, 35, of 4112A Main Street, Flushing, were placed under arrest without incident. Further investigation determined both defendants are in the United States illegally and are subject to removal proceedings.
Police charged Zhao and Cao with Prostitution and Unauthorized Practice of a Profession. They were both released on Appearance Tickets and taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.