According to Portales Police Chief Chris Williams the Massage Parlor on the Portales Square was shut down today for solicitation of prostitution.

The Portales Police Department along with the FBI and the Region 5 Task Force conducted a raid and a subsequent shut down this afternoon.  This investigation has been on-going for about three months.

The arrests are pending the conclusion of the interviews of the involved parties. The Portales Police Department has been working towards this conclusion amid citizen complaints.

editors note:  Thank you to all the law enforcement involved, we appreciate your commitment to our community.