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SAPS seize counterfeit goods worth more than R9m in Marabastad

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SAPS seize counterfeit goods worth more than R9m in Marabastad The South African Police Service (SAPS), supported by its crime-fighting partners, has seized counterfeit goods worth more than R9 million during a multidisciplinary operation conducted in Marabastad, Gauteng, last week. The operation forms part of ongoing nationwide efforts to disrupt and dismantle the illegal trade, manufacture and distribution of counterfeit and illicit goods in South Africa. “The National Illicit Goods Unit -- supported by the Gauteng Illicit Goods Unit, Public Order Policing (POP) Unit, South African Revenue Service NRRT Customs Enforcement Unit and brand protectors -- executed search-and-seizure warrants last week. “The team seized more than 10 000 counterfeit items, including branded sports apparel, footwear, cosmetics and cellular accessories. “The latest seizure follows a similar operation conducted last week at a storage facility in the Johannesburg CBD, where counterfeit goods, including Springbo

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