Oakland County officials are working to combat human trafficking at local massage spas. Images from inside these businesses have revealed an underworld of trafficking in neighborhoods and strip malls. A recent meeting aimed to establish a system to shut down illicit massage businesses and rescue trafficked women.

The meeting targeted specialty businesses in Oakland County, introducing various items, including images, to raise awareness. Police refer to these establishments as IBMs, which operate under the guise of legitimate businesses to provide commercial sex acts. Further details on the efforts to stop human trafficking in Oakland County are available from local news sources, including the meeting's discussions and the shutdown of a Thai massage spa in Novi.