On 20 August 2025, a large-scale intelligence-driven operation was conducted across the EThekwini Municipality, targeting Greenwood Park (Springfield China Mall) and Pinetown. The focus was on removing counterfeit, contraband, and non-compliant goods from circulation.
Key seizures included:
● Counterfeit clothing, shoes, caps, toys, PlayStations, and playing cards.
Total items seized: 1,328
Estimated value: R1,200,270,00
Non-compliant goods (not meeting NRCS standards), including:
● Meat products
● Electronic commodities
● Chemical disinfectants
● Automotive parts
● Safety footwear
● PPE equipment
● Household items (water buckets, plastic bags, mirrors)
Total items seized: 19,729
Estimated value: R1,406,514,00
TOTAL VALUE RECOVERED: R2,606,784,00
This success was made possible through strong collaboration between:
● Durban Metro Police (Tracing, K9, Strike Team and Communications)
● SAPS Provincial Drugs & Firearm Unit
● Durban POP Unit
● SAPS Provincial Communications
● KZN & National Counterfeit Units
● National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS)
● Brand Protectors
●Security and enforcement partners
Durban Metro Police Service remains committed to protecting communities, safeguarding the economy, and disrupting illegal trade networks.
Focus on removing counterfeit, contraband, and non-compliant goods in EThekwinihttps://t.co/DjQIDEUqg3#ArriveAlive #CounterfeitGoods @eThekwiniM pic.twitter.com/Spqk1Fy2Ex
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) August 21, 2025
