Amarillo Massage Parlors Raided, Two People Arrested

It's long been a legend in Amarillo...but a lot of truth to said legend. The city is full of different massage parlors, you'd think its residents just have a serious problem with getting themselves massaged.

However, many of the massage parlors around town aren't exactly what you think they are. Sure, some will give you a "massage", but they aren't the therapeutic ones many are actually seeking.

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Why Are Massage Parlors All Over Amarillo

Well, to be fair, it's not just Amarillo. You'll see them in any decent-sized city. Yes, they do indeed provide massages and SOME of the therapists in them are truly licensed and know how to give legitimate massages.

Many however are simply fronts for what truly happens on the inside. The crazy part is it's not a secret as to what is happening behind closed doors there.

Amarillo Massage Parlors Raided

Yesterday, three different massage parlors were raided by Amarillo Police, and it resulted in two arrests. Zhi Zhi Luna, 60, and Zhen Li Parr, 56 were both arrested and charged in the operation.

Both individuals were charged with aggravated promotion of prostitution, while Parr received an additional charge of promotion of prostitution. Both charges are felonies.

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Why Don't Police Raid These Businesses More Often

It seems like lately there have been more places raided or busted for these exact reasons, but it seems like they could go into these places each day and bust someone or catch someone engaging in illegal activity.

Really it comes down to manpower. There are so many of these operations going on in Amarillo, and while the threat of human trafficking being done in them is very real, police simply can't dedicate resources to stopping it each day. However, these raids and stings serve as reminders that police are watching, and you will ultimately get caught.