Tel Aviv, April 24 -- A network for trafficking in women for the purpose of providing sexual services was exposed in Jerusalem, and three suspects from northern Israel were arrested.

The Israel Police said that, as part of the investigation, approximately one million Shekels (USD 275,000) in cash and property worth approximately ten million Shekels (USD 2.75 million) were seized from the suspects' possession.

The investigation began following what was described as a proactive activity by Jerusalem Police Detectives to locate brothels used to provide prostitution services in the city in violation of the law.

As the undercover investigation progressed, Jerusalem Police Department officers were able to uncover a network for trafficking in...