Police have issued $12,500 in fines to employees and customers at a Western Sydney brothel, which was still operating in breach of current COVID-19 Public Health Orders.
Around 10.15pm last night, officers from Cumberland Police Area Command attended a brothel at Rydalmere, after receiving a report via Crime Stoppers that it was still in operation in breach of the Public Health Orders.
“The officers first spoke with the 57-year-old female owner before entering the premises and locating three female employees – aged 31, 36, and 56 – and two male patrons – aged 56 and 57, none of whom were wearing face masks,” NSW Police said in a statement.
“All parties initially denied the business was operating – one man stating he was quoting for painting works, and the other visiting his girlfriend.
“Police soon confirmed the business had been operating, and the group was advised they would each receive a PIN for not wearing face masks and all but the 36-year-old woman, who was living at the location, would receive a PIN for breaching curfew in an area of concern.”
Further, the owner was issued a $5000 fine for failing to comply with a public health orders as a proprietor.
“All parties were directed to return to their homes, but a short time later, police observed the 31-year-old woman attempting to return to the location,” Police said.
“She was arrested and taken to Granville Police Station, where she was charged with not comply with curfew-area of concern and not wear fitted face covering indoor area of common property.”
The Strathfield woman was granted conditional bail and is due to appear at Parramatta Local Court on Tuesday 5 October 2021.
