Counterfeit goods worth R2m seized in Joburg
Police have seized counterfeit goods worth over R2 million in Fordsburg, Johannesburg.
Twenty-three Pakistani nationals were arrested during the operation for the contravention of the Immigration Act.
The operation was conducted together with officials from the Department of Home Affairs, SARS, Brand Protectors and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA).
More than 8 000 counterfeit goods were confiscated, including cellphones, cellphone accessories and electronics.
"The operation was executed on Friday, 08 November 2024, under a search and seizure warrant that targeted a shopping mall on Terrace Road, Fordsburg" said Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk.
Illicit electronic items were also confiscated by officials from ICASA for non-compliance.
“The South African Police Service, along with its partners, is committed to eradicating the illegal trade of counterfeit goods to safeguard consumers, legitimate businesses, and the economy of this country,” she adds.
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