Police seize counterfeit goods worth R12m in Joburg CBD
18 May 2020 - 08:33
By Iavan Pijoos
Image: Saps Bags full of counterfeit goods were discovered in a building in Small Street in the Johannesburg CBD.
Counterfeit goods worth R12-million were seized during a multi-disciplinary operation in the Johannesburg CBD over the weekend.
Police spokesperson Capt Kay Makhubela said the operation was conducted on Saturday morning.
Bags full of counterfeit good worth R12m were recovered from a building in Small Street, Makhubela said.
Five people were arrested and are expected to appear in the Johannesburg magistrate’s court soon.
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