LOOK: R9 million worth of counterfeit goods seized during Pretoria operation
South African police seized over 10,000 counterfeit items worth R9 million during a raid in Pretoria. The operation targeted illicit goods including sports apparel and electronics to protect intellectual property and consumer safety.
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Counterfeit goods operations represent a significant economic loss for legitimate businesses and pose safety risks to consumers, necessitating ongoing law enforcement intervention.
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Police have seized R9 million worth of counterfeit goods during a multidisciplinary operation in Gauteng.
The operation took place on Thursday, September 10, in Marabastad in Pretoria.
Police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk, said the operation formed part of ongoing nationwide efforts to disrupt and dismantle the illegal trade, manufacture and distribution of counterfeit and illicit goods in South Africa.
The operation included SAPS, SARS' Custom Enforcement Unit and brand protectors.
The National Illicit Goods Unit, supported by the Gauteng Illicit Goods Unit, Public Order Policing (POP) Unit, South African Revenue Service NRRT Customs Enforcement Unit and brand protectors, executed search-and-seizure warrants.
The team seized more than 10,000 counterfeit items, including branded sports apparel, footwear, cosmetics and cellular accessories.
Search-and-seizure warrants were executed in Marabastad.
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