The Nassau County Police arrested two women on Jan. 21 in West Hempstead.
According to a press release, the Narcotics/Vice Squad conducted an investigation at Beauty Spa, located at 275 Hempstead Tpke. It was determined illegal massages were performed and sexual acts were offered at the location.
At 3:47 p.m. Sumanjit Kaur, 38, of Franklin Square, and Hadjira Allab, 30, of Flushing, were arrested. It was revealed during the investigation that these women did not have a massage license.
Both Kaur and Allab were charged with unauthorized practice of a profession and prostitution. They were issued appearance tickets returnable to First District Court in Hempstead on Feb. 4.
After further investigation the NCPD determined Allab is in the United States illegally and, according to the release, is subject to removal proceedings. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement took custody of Allab.