Police in New York City shut down at least six illegal brothels fronting as massage parlors in Corona, Queens, on Jan. 25 as part of a “quality of life” enforcement operation.

NYC Mayor Adams—who joined law enforcement officials during the operation along Roosevelt Avenue—announced the closures of the six establishments in a statement on X, formerly Twitter.

“I was proud to join @NYPD115Pct tonight on an important quality of life enforcement operation to shut down six establishments that were breaking the law and perpetuating prostitution,” Mr. Adams said. “Prostitution is not a victimless crime—sex trafficking, abuse, and more. There are so many concerns in our communities and we are taking action.”

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