‘Huge number’of sex for sale cases shocks councillor

advertising sex for sale online in Dundee and obviously very concerning. That’s a huge number.

“We will continue to work with partner agencies to do all we can to address this matter.

“As police have said, once you move the person approaching a prostitute off of the street and that happens instead in someone’s home, it becomes a lot more difficult to detect.

“Obviously there is no magic bullet to solve this problem. However, Police Scotland does work extremely hard to ensure that officers are doing all they can to bring those who are forcing others into prostitution, and those who use the services of prostitutes, to justice. My attitude hasn’t changed from six months ago — those involved in prostitution are victims.

“The council and other agencies will continue to offer them support.”

WRASAC’s research revealed that on many sex websites, women have profiles which contain information such as lists of the “services” they engage in and intimate photos.

Many are believed to be based in the city, advertising “in-call” and “out-call” sexual meetings, often under the guise of “escort” services.

Others are believed to be based in other parts of Scotland and are travelling or transported to Dundee if someone orders a sexual service online.

Alan Ross said those involved in prostitution are victims.