On 19 August 2025, a major joint operation was conducted across the EThekwini Municipality in areas including Greenwood Park, Umlazi, and Durban Central. The focus was on counterfeit, contraband, and illicit goods threatening public safety and economic integrity.
The multi-agency operation included:
● Durban Metro Police (Tracing, K9 & Communication Units)
●KZN Counterfeit Unit
● National Counterfeit Team
● Durban POPs
● Brand Protectors
● National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS)
Seizures:
● Over 5,000 counterfeit items including branded clothing, shoes, phone accessories, cosmetics, and household goods.
● Over 69,000 non-compliant products seized by NRCS, including meat products, electronics, chemicals, automotive parts, PPE, paraffin stoves, plastic bags, and swimming aids.
● Total Items Seized: 74,125
● Estimated Value: R5.6 Million
This successful operation demonstrates our collective commitment to protecting consumers, supporting legitimate businesses, and keeping unsafe goods off the streets of eThekwini.
