JAKARTA - In the first day of the 10-day Flower Operation, the police apprehended more than 300 women allegedly involved in prostitution at spa houses.

"Nine have been named suspects for human trafficking, while the other 304 are witnesses. The women are victims (of human trafficking)," said Jakarta Police director of crime investigation, Sr. Comr. Muhamad Iriawan.

In a press conference Friday, police revealed that the sex workers apprehended included 40 Chinese nationals, two Vietnamese nationals, two Thai nationals, three Uzbekistanis and one Mongolian.

"We have returned them to their sponsors," Iriawan said.

The raid will be held until the end of this month.