Two more suspected brothels found in San Jose

(KRON) — The San Jose Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force recently arrested two human trafficking suspects as part of Operation Coast to Coast, a nationwide crackdown targeting illicit massage businesses.

On May 29, detectives investigated two San Jose businesses on the 300 block of West Julian Street and 1800 block of Sheri Ann Circle. While executing search warrants, detectives found suspected brothels and three victims inside, according to SJPD. Three adult women were provided with resources for human trafficking victims.

Detectives arrested a man and woman who are suspected of operating the brothels. They were identified by police as Yanqiong Xiong, 39, of Cupertino and Guijun Zhao, 45, of Rosemead.

Xiong and Zhao were booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail. More than 100 law enforcement agencies participated in Operation Coast to Coast, targeting 26 illicit massage businesses nationwide. The operation resulted in 74 arrests and 88 survivors rescued.

Last year, police found four more suspected brothels around San Jose that were operated inside homes on McKee Road, Palacio Royale Circle, Bonita Avenue, and Gifford Avenue. Detectives went undercover posing as potential clients seeking prostitutes before they arrested several suspects.

To eradicating human trafficking in South Bay communities, the San Jose Police Department encourages anyone with information to contact the Human Trafficking Task Force at 408-537-1999 or email stopslavery@sanjoseca.gov.