Police seize R160m in counterfeit goods in Johannesburg CBD raid

Police seize R160m in counterfeit goods in Johannesburg CBD raid

More than 62,000 counterfeit items worth over R160 million were seized during a multi-disciplinary operation in the Johannesburg CBD

SAPS seizes R160 Million in counterfeit goods during Johannesburg CBD raid

SAPS seized more than 62,000 counterfeit items worth over R160 million during a multi-agency raid on shops in Johannesburg’s CBD on 13 October 2026.

Counterfeit goods worth more than R160m seized from Joburg CBD

Counterfeit goods worth more than R160m seized from Joburg CBD Siya Tsewu Sat, 10/17/2026 - 16:25 JOHANNESBURG - The National Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Unit seized counterfeit goods worth more than R160 million during a multi-disciplinary operation in the Johannesburg CBD this week. Police spokesperson Colonel Amanda van Wyk said the team, with support from the Public Order Policing (POP) Unit in Pretoria, the South African Revenue Ser…

Police Seize Counterfeit Goods Worth R160m in Johannesburg CBD Crackdown

South African police have seized counterfeit merchandise valued at more than R160 million following a coordinated operation in Johannesburg’s central business district this week. The crackdown led to the confiscation of more than 62,000 suspected counterfeit products, including branded clothing, footwear, cosmetics, watches, jewellery and sunglasses. Multiple Agencies Join Johannesburg Crackdown The operation was conducted […]