Counterfeit goods worth R8m seized in Rustenburg

Two suspects were arrested during the operation on Thursday.

The counterfeit items included clothing, shoes, caps and bags, while authorities also seized over R30 000 in cash.

The two suspects will face charges related to the Counterfeit Goods Act, while one will face an additional charge for contravention of the Immigration Act.

“The integrated team comprised of SAPS members from various specialised units, officials from South African Revenue Services, Customs, Brand Protectors and security officials," said police spokesperson Amanda Van Wyk.

"The team operationalised information they obtained on a number of shops in Rustenburg suspected of dealing in counterfeit goods;  a search and seizure warrant was executed. This resulted in the seizure of various counterfeit items such as clothing apparel, shoes, caps and bags.

"To date, the SAPS' National Counterfeit Goods unit, in collaboration with its various crime-fighting partners, seized over R200 million worth of counterfeit goods and over R1 million in cash during multiple takedown operations in different parts of the country; this unit was established in November last year."

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