JERUSALEM (JTA) — Tel Aviv police shut down all of the city’s brothels and arrested some 47 prostitutes.
The 58 brothels closed in weekend raids are said to attract criminal activity to the city.
Administrative warrants are expected to be issued Sunday ordering the permanent closure of the brothels.
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