BBC: Police in Dubai say they have smashed a major vice ring, arresting 247 people in raids on 22 alleged brothels.
A total of 170 prostitutes and 12 pimps, mostly from China, were arrested along with 65 clients of various nationalities, local press said.
The police chief said such raids were a frequent occurrence but were not usually announced to the media.
In March, UAE police announced they had deported about 4,300 prostitutes from Dubai during 2006. Dubai authorities smash vice ring >>>
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