R7 million worth of counterfeit goods recovered, Johannesburg

South African Police Service

R7 million worth of counterfeit goods recovered, Johannesburg
R7 million worth of counterfeit goods recovered, Johannesburg. Photo: SAPS

A 25-year-old man is expected to appear at Johannesburg Magistrates Court on Monday 15 February 2021 after he was arrested for smuggling, dealing and possession of counterfeit goods. A collective, consisting of South African Police Service, South African National Defence Force, Department of Home Affairs, ER24 and brand holders raided the buildings in Brixton and Johannesburg CBD after getting a tip-off about the storage of counterfeit goods.

The items confiscated include international and local brands of sneakers, shirts, bags and watches.

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