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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
R50 million worth of counterfeit goods have been seized in Bellville, Cape Town. Four people have been arrested and face charges of contravening the Counterfeit Goods Act. This is the start of the SAPS nationwide Safer Festive Season Operations.
The South African Police Service’s Integrated Operation on Counterfeit and Contraband Goods in Gauteng has struck again today, this time seizing more than R2,5 million worth of fake merchandise in Johannesburg. The branded illicit /counterfeit clothing items were seized in the Johannesburg central business district, Mayfair and the Dubai Mall. […]
Three suspects aged between 22 and 41, including a woman from Mozambique were arrested yesterday, 28 August 2023 in Delmas on allegations of dealing in counterfeit goods. According to information, Detectives from Delmas were travelling on the R555 Road towards Delmas when they noticed a blue Toyota Condor with KwaZulu-Natal […]
The partnership between members of the South African Police Service Border Policing and South African Revenue Services (SARS) led to the recovery of counterfeit goods worth more than R1.5 Million at Lebombo Port of Entry this morning at about 07:00. It is alleged that the Mozambican articulated Freightliner truck valued […]
Vigilant police officers have positively identified a vessel and stopped a container that was carrying counterfeit goods at the Durban Harbour in the early hours of today. Officers were performing their routine risk profiling when they identified a cold storage container whose details looked suspicious. The container was correctly searched […]
