Police have made arrests in Brussels as a result of an investigation into prostitution involving teenage girls. Three suspects have been detained. The men stand accused of abusing runaways and forcing them into prostitution.
The gang posted and managed ads on the Quartier Rouge website. Here their victims were advertised for sex.
“The girls were taken from one rented location to another and offered to potential clients for sex” Brussels police say.
The matter came to light after one of the girls came forward and reported the abuse to police. House searches were launched on 9 January leading to the arrest of three suspects. Two are still in custody. A third suspect was released under conditions. Police are looking for a fourth suspect, who is now on the Most Wanted list.