OSHKOSH (NBC 26) — The Oshkosh Police Department is investigating what they call a human trafficking situation involving a local business.
Police said in a news release Thursday that detectives have been investigating a business called Oriental Spa. According to police, video surveillance revealed that only men were entering and exiting that business.
When officers carried out a search warrant on the place, they found two females inside along with $1,325.
Police said the two females were victims of human trafficking. Oshkosh Police said staff from the Damascus Road Project assisted with providing services.
A search warrant was served at a nearby residence where the females were living. Police said there was very little property at that location but $1,720 was found inside.
Additionally, Oshkosh Police said Manitowoc Police assisted by serving a search warrant at the Manitowoc residence of the owners of Oriental Spa. Police said $40,000 was found inside the home.
This investigation is still ongoing at this time. If anyone has information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to contact the Oshkosh Police Department at 920-236-5700. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact the Winnebago County Crime Stoppers at 920-231-8477; or through the P3 App.
