On Tuesday, 09 June 2026, members of the South African Police Service and Brand Protectors embarked on a search and seizure operation in the Bellville CBD, where they conducted inspections at shops believed to sell counterfeit goods.
During this operation the members confiscated a wide range of counterfeit clothing and illicit goods which includes branded clothing, running shoes and sneakers with an estimated value of R98 000 000.00.
These operations are aimed at combating the counterfeit and illicit goods trade in the Western Cape and to protect consumers and legitimate businesses who are affected by the trade.
The circumstances surrounding this case are under investigation and those responsible for the illicit trade are pursued and some are questioned.
The seizure is regarded a significant blow to the illegal trade of counterfeit goods.
During this operation the members confiscated a wide range of counterfeit clothing and illicit goods which includes branded clothing, running shoes and sneakers with an estimated value of R98 000 000.00.
These operations are aimed at combating the counterfeit and illicit goods trade in the Western Cape and to protect consumers and legitimate businesses who are affected by the trade.
The circumstances surrounding this case are under investigation and those responsible for the illicit trade are pursued and some are questioned.
The seizure is regarded a significant blow to the illegal trade of counterfeit goods.