VISUALS: The SAPS National Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Unit... is forcefully opening shops that were locked ahead of the raid in the Johannesburg CBD this morning. Police say they are executing a search warrant at the identified targets. Credit: Nomvuyo Ntanjanashow more

HAPPENING NOW | The SAPS National Counterfeit and Illicit... Goods Unit is leading a multidisciplinary operation in the Johannesburg CBD, confiscating counterfeit goods and arresting suspects.show more

POLICE SEIZE OVER 18 000 COUNTERFEIT ITEMS WORTH R15.5... MILLION DURING AN INTEGRATED TAKEDOWN OPERATION IN THE JOHANNESBURG CBD SA Police Service 🇿🇦 This week the National Counterfeit Goods Unit in collaboration with its crime fighting partners seized counterfeit goods worth R15.5 million during an integrated takedown operation in the Johannesburg CBD, which targeted a shopping mall on the corner of Rahima Moosa and Von Wielligh Streets. On Friday, 21 June 2024 police in collaboration with members of Gauteng Traffic, officials from the South African Revenue Services (SARS), Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS), Brand Protectors, Crime Prevention Wardens and private security companies executed a search and seizure warrant in terms of the Customs and Excise Act 91 of 1964. Intelligence also led the team to hidden storage facilities at the mall whereby special equipment was utilised to gain entry. The operation resulted in the seizure of over 18 000 counterfeit items seized that included shoes, sports apparel, handbags, caps and perfumes. In addition, the team seized counterfeit goods worth R6.6 million on 13 June 2024 and also seized counterfeit goods worth R5.8 million on 07 June 2024 during similar takedown operations in the Johannesburg CBD. This brings the total value of counterfeit goods seized for the past three weeks to nearly R28 million. #CrimeWatchshow more

[LIVE 🔴] Police say the trade in counterfeit goods... in SA is on the rise. This is after six foreign nationals were arrested during a raid in Bloemfontein. Counterfeit goods worth over R19 million were seized. #NewsNight #DStv403show more

UPDATE: COUNTERFEIT GOODS WORTH MORE THAN R100 MILLION SEIZED... AT BELLVILLE SHOPPING COMPLEX WITHIN A WEEK The South African Police Service's (SAPS) National and Western Cape Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Units, supported by various internal and external stakeholders, seized counterfeit goods with an estimated value of R10 million during a multidisciplinary operation at a shopping complex in Bellville. More than 40 shops were targeted during the operation on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, resulting in the seizure of high-end counterfeit branded clothing, shoes, bags, watches, sunglasses, caps and branded packaging. The multidisciplinary team comprised members from SAPS, the Cape Town Metropolitan Police Department, City of Cape Town Law Enforcement and brand protectors. This follows a similar takedown operation conducted at the same shopping complex a week ago, during which counterfeit goods valued at more than R98 million were seized. Combined, the two operations resulted in the seizure of counterfeit goods worth more than R100 million within a week. These operations form part of nationwide efforts to dismantle the trade in counterfeit and illicit goods, which threaten public safety, legitimate businesses and the country's economy.show more

Police are raiding businesses in the Joburg inner city... for fake and illegal goods. The National Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Unit is carrying out the operation. It's part of ongoing efforts to combat the manufacturing, distribution and sale of fake goods. eNCA's Bafedile Moerane reports. Tune in to #eNCA on #DStv403show more

BREAKING: The FBI identified the guy who threw rocks... at ICE agents and are currently executing a search warrantshow more

Protest currently underway in Greater Benoni over alleged collapsing... policing and rising crime. Residents are demanding the removal of the Etwatwa Station Commander, action against allegedly corrupt officers, the closure of foreign-owned spaza shops, and the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals. A memorandum of demands will be handed over at the local police station and Home Affairs offices Credit : Nomvuyo Ntanjanashow more

Any member of the South African Police Service may,... without a warrant, search any vehicle at such a roadblock. However, such a search without a warrant in a roadblock may only be conducted upon the written authorisation by the National or Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS.show more

[WATCH] Three Sassa officials have been arrested in a... raid at the agency's office in the Johannesburg CBD this morning. They're linked to the arrest of four others who were caught with dozens of Sassa cards last month. Police say more arrests may follow. Linda Mnisi was there. #Newzroom405show more

WATCH | Gauteng police say the three suspects fatally... wounded in a shootout with police at the Buccleuch Interchange in Johannesburg are believed to be part of a gang that targets people for their expensive jewellery and Rolex watches.show more

"Is powder milk an illegal item in Kenya?" Kamukunji... MP Yusuf Hassan now task Interior CS Kithure Kindiki to explain the intent of the "unwarranted, monthly raids on shops in Eastleigh." ● Police on the spot after they used live rounds to disperse Eastleigh traders on Monday afternoon. ● Traders said the police broke into their stores without a search warrant. ● Goods worth millions have been confiscated by the police without giving an inventory and purpose of the raid. ● The legistor on Tuesday tasked the State security agencies for answers over the "unwarranted" monthly raids. He spoke at the National Assembly.show more

This is the suppliers of the spaza shops where... goods are store here until they expired and sold to the communities. Illegal immigrants were spotted in this warehouse hiding.show more

SAPS have confiscated counterfeit high-end clothing items worth over... R15 million during an operation conducted in the Durban CBD on Thursday morning. At least four suspects, who are all foreign nationals, have been arrested in the operation, which is still ongoing. The suspects' immigration status in the country is yet to be confirmed. Once processed, the suspects will be taken to court to face charges related to the possession and distribution of counterfeit goods.show more

Bondi: The case where the guy was breaking up... the cinder blocks and he was throwing them at police cars that guy has just been identified and they are doing search warrant on his as we speakshow more