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DOWNINGTOWN BROTHEL BUSTED
By JENNIFER MILLER

Authorities shut down a suspected brothel Wednesday that investigators believe was operating here under the guise of a day spa.

Following a three-month investigation, the state police busted the Gold Star Spa and arrested two middle-aged women who allegedly worked for the prostitution business.

Police arrested the two women after executing search warrants at the suspected brothel Wednesday afternoon. Both women were charged with prostitution and related offenses.

Using undercover state troopers, authorities were allegedly able to determine the business was not a traditional spa, but a business where men could purchase sexual favors for $60 to $100, according to court records.

Citing code violations, borough officials shut down the brothel immediately after investigators made the arrests.