THE area of Southampton where a brothel was discovered yesterday has been revealed by police. 

On Tuesday, police discovered two illegal brothels as part of an operation against a human trafficking gang with links to Romania. 

One of the brothels was found in Southampton whilst the other was in Reading.

Now police have confirmed that the brothel discovered in the city was in the Banister Park area. 

A 26-year-old woman from Southampton was arrested. 

She was found at a separate address in that same area. 

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Other arrests include a 25-year-old woman from Reading, a 37-year-old man from Reading and a 27-year-old man from Birmingham. 

All four have now been released under investigation and their paperwork is due to be passed on to police in Romania so they can deal with the suspects. 

At least one victim was rescued in Southampton and are now being supported. 

More than £5,000 worth of cash was seized during the operation as well as several mobile phones. 

Forces from Leeds, Birmingham, Reading, Oldham and Southampton took part in the action alongside the National Crime Agency. 

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