Lexington, Somerset businesses searched as part of human trafficking probe

LEXINGTON, SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) – Local, state and federal agencies continue to investigate possible human trafficking and sex crimes centered in at least three massage businesses and spas in the state, including one in Lexington and one in Somerset.

According to the Kentucky State Police, last week, a multi-site law enforcement operation took place at three business locations across Kentucky — K1 Spa, 4458 S. Hwy 27, Somerset, KY  42501; J Spa, 153 Patchen Dr Ste 39, Lexington, KY 40517; and Sunny Spa, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Elizabethtown, KY 42701.

Law enforcement agencies have received complaints and tips related to illegal human trafficking, illegal immigration, promoting prostitution, providing sexual services for compensation, and operating without a license, the KSP said.

Agencies involved included the Kentucky State Police, Lexington Police Department, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Search warrant operations were conducted at each location. Customer information was identified. Both state and federal investigations are ongoing, according to the KSP.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the KSP at 1-800-222-5555 or the FBI at 502-263-6000.