The National Counterfeit Goods unit led another integrated takedown operation in Rahima Moosa Street, Johannesburg CBD on Thursday, 13 June 2024 in a concerted effort to disrupt and dislodge the illicit trade in counterfeit goods. The operation resulted in the seizure of over 7000 counterfeit items with an estimated value […]
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R2 Million worth of counterfeit tobacco products confiscated in Groblershoop
The Upington Border Police, ZF Mgcawu District Highway Patrol, Department of Home Affairs and SARS Customs raided two wholesalers in Groblershoop on Monday, 25 March 2024. The police followed up on information about alleged counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco products and raided two warehouses in Groblershoop. The team confiscated cartons of […]
Counterfeit goods worth over R80 million confiscated in Bellville
Since the establishment of the National Counterfeit unit in November last year, the team in collaboration with its crime fighting partners seized counterfeit goods worth over R300 million. To date, the team also seized 31 vehicles which were used in the commission of the crime and arrested 23 suspects of […]
Counterfeit goods confiscated at Bellville
Million rands worth of counterfeit goods were confiscated near the taxi rank in Bellville and loaded onto trucks to be transported to the counterfeit goods depot. Deputy National Commissioners, Lieutenant General Mosikili, Lieutenant General Ntshiea as well as Major General Pienaar, Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Patekile with operational […]
Integrated operation nets counterfeit goods valued over R5 million in Bellville
Persistent efforts to clamp down on the illegal trade of counterfeit goods were rewarded when fake clothing, watches, and other apparel to the tune of R5.1 million were confiscated during an integrated operation in Bellville yesterday afternoon, Thursday, 25 January 2024 The takedown operation, between members of SAPS, Customs, Home […]
Successes with operation focused on counterfeit and contraband goods in Langlaate, Johannesburg District
An integrated operation focusing on counterfeit and contraband goods was conducted in Langlaagte, Johannesburg District, on Wednesday, 29 November 2023 after police received information from Police Crime Intelligence about the illegal manufacturing of plastic refuge bags and ‘hookah’ tobacco at Crown Mines Langlaagte. Police pounced on the premises and arrested […]
Truckloads of counterfeit goods confiscated during an integrated operation in Bellville
Efforts to clamp down on the illegal trade of counterfeit goods were rewarded when truckloads of fake clothing, watches, perfumes and other apparel were confiscated during an integrated operation in Bellville this morning. The multimillion-rand takedown operation, between members of SAPS, Customs and Excise and brand protectors from various popular […]
Suspects arrested who were allegedly selling robbed and counterfeit solar systems in Mayfair
On Thursday, 16 November 2023, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Tactical Response Unit (TRU) followed up on information on individuals who were allegedly selling robbed and counterfeit solar systems in Mayfair. Upon arrival at the business premises situated at Park Avenue in Mayfair, the officers found the store manager […]
Suspect arrested for contravening the Customs and Excise Act and dealing with counterfeit goods
A 40-year-old suspect was arrested by the Hawks’ Nelspruit based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation together with members of Lebombo Border Police today, for contravening the provisions of Section 83(a) & (b) of the Customs and Excise Act, Act 91 of 1964. Contravening the provisions of Section 2(1)(f) read with Sections […]
Operation Pangela in the Eastern Cape hits hard on counterfeit dealer
A well-coordinated joint operation involving various government agencies and partners within the Buffalo City and Nelson Mandela Bay metros have crippled the illegal trade of contraband involving foreign nationals. The main aim of Operation Pangela was to curb crimes against the economy and protect public health and safety. The operation […]