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Nine persons arrested when the Walana Police anti-vice squad raided a brothel operating under the guise of a spa at a five-star hotel in Colombo 3, were this week remanded till September 25,

Three suspects and six Thai sex workers were arrested in the raid. The police also took into custody Rs 218,300, and an additional US$ 100.
Police investigations revealed that a customer was charged Rs 8,500 for a basic massage and an additional Rs 5,000 for sexual pleasure. The spa was patronised by several foreigners and top businessmen.

The Police added that these workers had come to Sri Lanka on tourist visas and were currently operating without a valid work permit.

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