Joint Operation On Massage Parlors

LONGVIEW – Several agencies have been investigating massage parlors in Longview. The investigation has led to several arrests. The investigation began after the police department received numerous complaints on the businesses. Thursday, officers visited the six businesses. They checked to see if the employees were licensed as massage therapists. They also checked to see if the business had the appropriate license to operate as a massage parlor. Three persons were arrested for operating without a massage license. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will open additional investigations on several of the locations due to record keeping. The information was forwarded to the city’s Developmental Services for consideration on removing the certificate of occupancy from several of the locations.

The Longview Police Department arrested Hong Wei an employee from A Wonderful Massage at 414 West Loop 281 #10, and Yan Pan and Huajon Liu from Foot Relax at 1809 W. Loop 281 #107. Taking part in the operation was The Longview Police Department led by the Gregg County CODE unit, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the Fire Marshall with the Longview Fire Departmen