12 July 2013

Illegal brothels in Holder and Lyons

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ACT Policing has exposed two illegal brothels operating within Holder and Lyons.

Acting on information received via the Crime Stoppers web site police executed search warrants on two premises in Holder and Lyons.

Around 4.15pm yesterday afternoon (Thursday, July 11) ACT Policing executed simultaneous search warrants at both residences with the assistance of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).

During the warrants, Police seized an estimated $25 000 in stolen property.

Three persons were taken into custody by Immigration Officials for breaching visa conditions. They were subsequently conveyed to the Villawood Detention Centre.

The occupant of the Lyons residence will be summonsed to appear in Court on charges related to running an illegal brothel and stolen property.

[Courtesy ACT Policing]

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Who thought by “I am just going down to the corner to pick something up” has such a different conotation living in the residential suburbs of Canberra

liability said :

Great! Now, what are all the locals from Holder and Lyons supposed to do tonight?

Try and find the knocking shops in Charny and Florey.

Great! Now, what are all the locals from Holder and Lyons supposed to do tonight?

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