CLEVELAND — Four massage parlors in Northeast Ohio were raided this week as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal activity tied to labor and sex trafficking, according to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s office.

The raids took place on Wednesday morning at locations in North Olmsted, Strongsville and Lorain. Law enforcement agencies seized documents, cash and financial records during the coordinated operation.

"Massage parlors that advertise their services as therapy but, in reality, are just illicit fronts for selling sex are hotbeds of criminal activity hidden in plain view among legitimate businesses," Yost said. "Our task forces are cracking down on these unlawful and oppressive pursuits, reinforcing our message: Don't buy sex in Ohio!"

The massage parlors targeted in th

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