Counterfeit goods worth R15 million confiscated during operation

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal

DURBAN - Police have confiscated counterfeit high-end clothing items worth over R15 million during an operation which was conducted in the Durban CBD on Thursday morning.

A team that deals with contraband, counterfeit and illicit goods gathered intelligence that there were shops on Dr Prixley kaSeme Street at the Point area of Durban which were selling counterfeit goods. Police obtained search warrants for several shops which were raided on Thursday, leading to the recovery and seizure of the counterfeit clothing items, watches and other big brand items.

At least four suspects have already been arrested in the operation which is still ongoing. All suspects are foreign nationals and their status in the country was yet to be confirmed. Once processed the suspects will be taken to court.

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