Four St. George, LA, massage parlors were shut down over violations and suspected human trafficking.

Four massage parlors in St. George, Louisiana, were shut down and their utilities cut after inspections found violations of city massage ordinances and suspected human trafficking activity. The St. George Fire Protection District, with support from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, issued summonses following findings of unlicensed operations, lack of emergency contacts, unsafe electrical conditions, and no proper registration. The city, located along a major interstate corridor, has been labeled a hotspot for trafficking. This action follows a June raid in Baton Rouge that led to 11 women being detained, nine of whom were referred to immigration authorities. Authorities continue to target illegal massage parlors linked to prostitution, trafficking, and money laundering.