SAPS confiscates counterfeit goods at 10 shops in Gauteng

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng has seized counterfeit and illicit goods from 10 shops in Meyerton and Alberton with an estimated value of R171 085.

Last Friday, members of the Gauteng Counterfeit Unit, together with a brand protector, conducted an operation at five shops in Meyerton, in the Sedibeng District.

The operation led to the seizure of 274 counterfeit items valued at R61 790. These included 160 counterfeit consumable products valued at R1 840 and 114 textile items valued at R59 950.

On Monday, 9 November 2026, the unit, together with the Department of Agriculture and a brand protector, conducted a similar operation at five shops in Alberton, in the Ekurhuleni District.

“The operation resulted in the seizure of 3 855 items, valued at R109 295. These included 3 166 counterfeit consumable products, 14 phone accessories, 41 toys and games, and 15 textile items,” SAPS said.

The members also seized 223 items of illicit poison, 251 items of illicit honey and 145 illicit pharmaceutical products.

Combined, the two operations resulted in the seizure of 4 129 items, with an estimated value of R171 085.

“Through these operations, SAPS Gauteng remains committed to disrupting the distribution and sale of counterfeit and illicit goods,” the police said.

SAPS in Gauteng has urged the public to report businesses suspected of trading in counterfeit or illicit goods to their nearest police station. – SAnews.gov.za

Source: Original report at SAnews.gov.za.