First published Oct 18, 2026, 11:38:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 18, 2026, 11:38:15 AM UTC

Police seize counterfeit goods worth more than R160m in Joburg raid

Police seized more than 62,000 counterfeit items valued at over R160 million in a Johannesburg CBD operation. The source says the operation is part of ongoing nationwide efforts against counterfeit and illicit goods.

Illustrative image: Tilleke & Gibbins Museum of Counterfeit Goods' Entrance — PPun/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Why it matters

Police say counterfeit goods infringe intellectual property rights and can pose health and safety risks to consumers.

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Categories: economy-and-trade, politics-and-governance

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