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Police raid 3 suspected prostitution dens

Honolulu police arrested three women Friday in a sweep targeting businesses suspected of promoting prostitution.

Officers executed warrants at Hula Girl on Young Street, Kison Health Shiatsu Therapy Center on South Beretania Street and an unidentified business on Kaheka Street.

Tok Kwon, 60, was arrested and charged with ownership or operation of an illegal business and promoting prostitution. She was released on $20,000 bail.

Yoon Jung Park, 47, and Mei Ying Zhang, 31, were arrested and charged with ownership or operation of an illegal business. They were released on $50,000 bail and $100,000 bail, respectively.

Initial court appearances for each were set for Nov. 8.

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