An undercover raid of four massage parlors on Ward Avenue last night resulted in the arrest of six women on suspicion of prostitution and licensing violations, police said.

Police narcotics and vice squad officers raided Rose Marri, Pink, Rappongi Relaxation and The Golden Queen massage parlors — all second-floor establishments in the 300 block of Ward Avenue — after receiving complaints from the public, said police Maj. Kevin Lima.

"We've been to these businesses within the past 12 months," Lima said. "We decided to pool resources with state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and Immigration and Customs Enforcement."

The raid was launched at 9:50 p.m. at the four businesses. A license violation carries a $500 fine for the licensee and the business.

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