Mayor closes premises after discovery of illegal sex club
Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem has ordered a three-month closure of a building on the Baan after an illegal, unlicensed sex club was discovered operating there. Authorities identified signs of potential exploitation and noted that the site's frequent visitor traffic caused significant nuisance to the local neighborhood.
On October 7, 2026, Mayor Jos Wienen ordered the closure of a building located on the Baan in Haarlem for a period of three months. This action followed an investigation by the municipal Prostitution Control Team, which discovered that an unlicensed sex club was operating at the site. During the inspection, authorities encountered seven sex workers and two customers, noting that four individuals were working illegally. Further investigation revealed that the establishment was part of a larger, unauthorized prostitution network, which caused significant disturbance to the surrounding neighborhood. Concerns were also raised regarding the potential exploitation of sex workers and the lack of oversight over the business operations. Mayor Wienen emphasized that illegal prostitution creates severe risks for workers, including the danger of human trafficking and exploitation, while also negatively impacting local residents. The city has encouraged the public to report any suspicions of illegal prostitution to the relevant authorities or through an anonymous tip line to prevent similar illicit activities from continuing.
Based on reporting by haarlem. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
