Richmond police target, arrest people seeking sexual services online

[booblover]

Shops are quiet because of the economy not the cops

 

[toiletsecurity]

Successfully finished a session in Richmond without incident, so I can confirm K604 is safe for now.

 

[jgg]

Hi everyone — I want to offer a bit of clarity here because I know this situation has people concerned.

First, based on what we know, this operation involved undercover police posting ads and communicating online — not targeting or working through established, well-known providers or businesses.

So if you are engaging with known, reputable providers or locations, that is a very different situation than responding to random or newly posted ads. This was police activity, not a reflection of the safety of established businesses.

From the information released:

• Police were posing as sex workers online
• They communicated with over 100 people in one day
• Their stated goal was to:
  • reduce demand
  • identify potential exploitation

So this was not connected to real workers or real ads — it was entirely police-run.

I’ve been in direct communication with RCMP about this.

• Their position is that they are trying to identify exploitation and protect vulnerable people (including youth)
• I’ve been very clear that:
  • this kind of enforcement has broader impacts
  • it can undermine safety and income stability for sex workers
  • and that matters because people rely on this work to feed and house themselves and their families

We agree on one thing: exploitation and violence need to be addressed

Where we differ is how to do that without causing harm to others in the process.

• This operation was police-run online activity, not targeting through established providers
• Well-known, reputable services are not what this was about
• There is ongoing discussion about how to:
  • address exploitation
  • without compromising safety or livelihoods

If people have concerns, happy to answer what I can — but I wanted to make sure there’s info to help people understand what's happening.

love susie

https://www.richmond-news.com/opini...of-sex-worker-safety-in-recent-sting-12031306

 

[localguy]

Huh ?? 😳

Didn't hear him stutter

 

[midnightsunset]

So would half-service massage parlors in Richmond no longer be safe anymore from LE?

 

[midnightsunset]

https://www.richmond-news.com/opini...of-sex-worker-safety-in-recent-sting-12031306

I can see this recent action by the RCMP reducing work for providers as clients might be staying away.. how does it make it less safe for providers?

 

[Dawn2Dusk]

Getting caught would ruin my current life and this shit is kind of scary.

More of a reason to keep to people I've seen before and not branch out or try anyone new.

Perb is an invaluable resource.

 

[thomasles]

If you are using agency and texting directly with the handler how are you going to get caught. The cops sit outside the building and question every visitor buzzing in asking if you are a John?

 

[onegoalwonder]

Any suggestion that Swan Lake has been targeted?
There is a lot of chatter but nothing specific regarding how the cops are operating.
Specifies would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

 

[VinVan]

I think Susi stated it categorically (and correct me if I’m wrong), the cops set up fake LL profiles and entice people who respond to those profiles into a sting. This smells a little of entrapment, but that’s a conversation for another day…

If you are booking a reputable agency or going to an AMP it’s highly unlikely that either of those businesses are cooperating with the cops to bust their clients. It would be the end of their businesses.

 

[onegoalwonder]

I think Susi stated it categorically (and correct me if I’m wrong), the cops set up fake LL profiles and entice people who respond to those profiles into a sting. This smells a little of entrapment, but that’s a conversation for another day…

If you are booking a reputable agency or going to an AMP it’s highly unlikely that either of those businesses are cooperating with the cops to bust their clients. It would be the end of their businesses.

Thank you, VinVan. I was obviously asleep at the wheel when reading Susi’s post.

 

[susi]

I think Susi stated it categorically (and correct me if I’m wrong), the cops set up fake LL profiles and entice people who respond to those profiles into a sting. This smells a little of entrapment, but that’s a conversation for another day…

If you are booking a reputable agency or going to an AMP it’s highly unlikely that either of those businesses are cooperating with the cops to bust their clients. It would be the end of their businesses.

this is exactly right, if you book with a long standing shop or provider there is no chance it is LE

love susie

 

[Once you go black]

I can see this recent action by the RCMP reducing work for providers as clients might be staying away.. how does it make it less safe for providers?

By forcing them back out to the street or sketchy work environments