The ongoing #OperationBasadi has yielded positive results after two suspects were arrested for possession of suspected counterfeit goods during a police operation in Ermelo. On Thursday, 06 August 2026, at approximately 09:45, members of Ermelo SAPS conducted a stop-and-search operation on a white Toyota Combi with KwaZulu-Natal registration plates that […]
The Gauteng Provincial Counterfeit Unit, working in partnership with brand protection experts, has intensified operations to combat the manufacturing, storage and distribution of counterfeit, contraband and illicit goods across the province. Between 20 and 23 July 2026, the unit conducted coordinated enforcement operations in the Sedibeng, West Rand, Tshwane and […]
During the busiest retail season of the year, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and its crime fighting partners collectively seized counterfeit and illicit goods worth more than R350 million during nationwide takedown operations. Led by the national and provincial Counterfeit, Contraband, and Illicit Goods Units, multi-disciplinary operations were carried […]
MPUMALANGA – Eurico Zandamela, a 46-year-old Mozambican national forfeited sportswear worth more than R12 million. Zandamela was arrested at Lebombo Port of Entry after he attempted to smuggle counterfeit goods from Mozambique to South Africa on 23 February 2024. The driver, Zandamela, was the lone occupant of the truck. He […]
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 […]
On Friday,13 June 2025, the Hawks members from Durban Serious Commercial Crime Investigation successfully executed a search warrant at Roseburg, container depot in Durban, leading to the confiscation of counterfeit goods valued at an estimated R13 830 251-07. The investigation commenced in April 2024, when the Border Police intercepted and […]
The Gauteng Counterfeit Unit, in collaboration with brand protectors, conducted a successful operation on 12 May 2025, in Alberton, Ekurhuleni District. The operation resulted in the seizure of 2,012 counterfeit toys and 800 counterfeit cellphone accessories, with a total value of R1,000,850-00. A total of 2,812 items were seized from […]
Police in Gauteng continued with counterfeit, contraband, and illicit goods operation on Friday, 14 March 2025. This joint operation that included National Counterfeit Unit, Gauteng Counterfeit Unit, Border Police, Public Order Police, Gauteng Traffic Police, Gauteng Traffic Wardens, Brand Protectors and SARS resulted in the arrest of six illegal immigrants […]
Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Mr. Jackie Macie has commended the multi-disciplinary operation of the police for uncovering Illicit goods to the estimated value of over R12 million. This happened during an operation that was conducted at Rocky’s Drift near White River, outside Mbombela on Friday, 7 […]
A 31-year-old foreign national was apprehended on Thursday, 27 February 2025 by the members of Lebowakgomo police during crime prevention duties and monitoring of State of the Province Address (SOPA) by the Premier of Limpopo, Doctor Phophi Ramathuba. Police spotted a suspicious silver Grey Toyota Bakkie with Gauteng registration number […]
