Police seized fake Apple watches, football jerseys worth R160m across SA

Police seized fake Apple watches, football jerseys worth R160m across SA

The South African Police Service (Saps) seized counterfeit goods worth more than R160 million during multiple takedown operations in different parts of the country this week. Police spokesperson Lieutenant ColonelAmanda van Wyk said most of the items were seized in Bellville, Western Cape. “The National Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Unit led a joint takedown operation in Bellville on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, which resulted in the seizure of count…

Police seize R160m in counterfeit goods

Police seize R160m in counterfeit goods Nadia.Romanos Sun, 03/29/2026 - 09:20 JOHANNESBURG - Police seized counterfeit goods worth more than R160 million during multiple takedown operations in different parts of the country this week.The South African Police Service, in collaboration with its crime-fighting partners, aimed to dismantle criminal networks involved in the illegal trade in counterfeit and illicit goods. In Bellville, a multi-a…