In a massive bust in Johannesburg on Friday afternoon, police confiscated counterfeit goods to the estimated value of R24.5 million.
POLICE SAID ALL THE CONFISCATED GOODS WILL BE DESTROYED
Police executed a search and seizure order from the court after information was received about the buildings that are storing counterfeit goods in Johannesburg.
Goods that have been seized consist of local and international brands of sneakers and clothes.
Gauteng police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo said there were no arrests made.
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“Police executed a search and seizure order from the court after information was received about the buildings that are storing counterfeit goods in Johannesburg. Goods that have been seized consist of local and international brands of sneakers and clothes.”
He said the police did not make any arrests, as no one was found in the building during the raids.
Masondo said the goods would be destroyed.
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POLICE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER IN THE EARLY HOURS OF FRIDAY
Police spokesperson Captain Olebogeng Tawana said Delportshoop police received a tip-off on Friday.
“Delportshoop police received a tip-off regarding a silver-grey Toyota Tazz, driving from Postmasburg on the R31 road in the direction of Kimberley, loaded with possible stolen livestock.
“Police acted promptly to the alert, and the alleged Toyota Tazz was spotted on the R31 near Delportshoop.”
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