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Police charge 10 after brothel raids

Ten people have been charged after police raided a number of illegal brothels in Brisbane, seizing cash and mobile phones.

A police spokesman said the raids were carried out on Wednesday and Thursday in northern and southern suburbs of the city, as part of two operations codenamed Hotel Grail and Hotel Radical.

The operations targeted illegal prostitution organised under the guise of sole independent operators and escort services.

The 10 people were charged with 22 offences including prostitution, proceeds of crime and money laundering offences.

Four women, aged between 23 and 32, and six men, aged between 22 and 40, will appear in court over the coming weeks.

Police also seized just over $3,000 in cash, documents and mobile phones.

Detective Acting Superintendent Darryl Charleson said the two networks targeted by the raids were well organised.