Lapdancing immigrants clampdown

OWNERS of lapdancing clubs face hefty fines following a nationwide investigation into the employment of suspected illegal immigrants.

Ten clubs were raided by gardaí on Thursday night and more than 100 staff were detained as part of Operation Quest. The clubs included Angels and Strings on Dublin’s Leeson Street, and the Great Escape in Cork city.

Club bosses could be hit with heavy penalties for hiring lapdancers who do not have proper work permits.