Police to root out organizers of prostitution

The Ministry of Public Security said on Tuesday it will be targeting organizations or individuals who help facilitate or shield prostitution across the nation.

Those acting as so-called protective umbrellas for the sex industry, such as some police officers and local government officials, will be targeted, the ministry said.

The expanded campaign comes about a week after the crackdown on rampant underground prostitution in Dongguan, Guangdong province.