Law enforcement in Florida sent a clear message this week to businesses operating outside the law: shut down or face the consequences. On Wednesday, February 4, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office concluded an undercover investigation at AAA Rose Massage, resulting in the arrest of a Port Charlotte woman.
The operation, spearheaded by the CCSO Narcotics Unit and the Strategic Targeted Area Response (STAR) team, focused on the storefront at 3315 S. Tamiami Trail. Deputies launched the probe after receiving a tip that the establishment was a front for illegal prostitution.
During the sting, an undercover detective entered the parlor and made contact with 63-year-old Hong Zeng.
According to arrest records, Zeng didn’t just stop at a standard massage; she explicitly offered to perform sexual acts in exchange for money. Investigators noted that during the negotiation, Zeng physically groped the detective over his clothing.
The situation for Zeng worsened as detectives dug into her professional background. Records from the Department of Health revealed that her massage license had been revoked nearly six years ago, in June 2020, and that she was legally barred from practicing any form of massage therapy in the state of Florida, regardless of the ‘services’ offered.
Sheriff Bill Prummell described the activity as “disgusting behavior” that has no place in the community.
He issued an ultimatum to any other illicit operations still tucked away in local strip malls, telling them to leave town immediately or expect a similar visit from his deputies. Zeng was taken into custody and now faces charges related to prostitution and practicing massage without a license.
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