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Man arrested on suspicion of controlling prostitution after raid on suspected brothel in Folkestone

A man has been arrested in a raid on a suspected town centre brothel.

Police executed a warrant at the property in Folkestone where cash and other items were seized.

A suspected brothel was raided by police in Bouverie Road West, Folkestone. Picture: Google Street View
A suspected brothel was raided by police in Bouverie Road West, Folkestone. Picture: Google Street View

The 60-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of controlling prostitution for gain and subsequently bailed pending further investigation.

A woman who was present at the property yesterday morning in Bouverie Road West was offered support by officers.

DI Nigel Douglas, of the East Kent CID, said: "Kent Police is committed to tackling the often unseen crimes of human trafficking and modern slavery.

"Communities have an important role to play in this and I would like to urge residents to assist us by remaining vigilant and reporting anything suspicious, such as a properties which appear to have lots of visitors attending alone.

"Anyone with information should call 101, contact Kent Police via our website, or call 999 if they believe a crime is in progress."

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