Counterfeit goods worth R15 million were seized from two Johannesburg Malls. Photo: SAPS.
Counterfeit goods worth R15m confiscated at Pan Africa and Joburg Malls
Counterfeit goods, including fabrics, consumer and pharmaceutical goods, were seized from shops at Pan Africa Mall and Joburg Mall.
Counterfeit goods worth R15 million were seized from two Johannesburg Malls. Photo: SAPS.
The police in Gauteng confiscated counterfeit goods worth millions from two popular shopping centres in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 15 June. Five suspects were arrested in the multidisciplinary operation.
COUNTERFEIT GOODS WORTH MILLIONS SEIZED
South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Captain Xoli Mbele said the Johannesburg District Police conducted a raid in conjunction with SARS Customs Services, Brand Protectors, EMS, HELP 24, the South African Pharmaceutical Regulator, American Homeland Investigators from the US Embassy, Fidelity Reaction Unit, BCI and Public Order Policing.
The raid hit shops at the Pan Africa Mall and Joburg Mall at the corner of Jeppe and Troye Street on Wednesday morning.
Mbele said fabrics and consumer goods were seized while the pharmaceutical regulators confiscated large quantities of skin creams and other products that can only be obtained with a prescription.
[The] suspects have violated the Medicine Related Substances Act 101 of 1965,” said Mbele.
Five suspects – aged between 22 and 37 – were arrested for possession and dealing in counterfeit goods. “Counterfeit goods have a negative impact on the economy of the country,” added the police spokesperson.
The value of the seized counterfeit goods is believed to be R15 million.
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