Police say more than R156m of counterfeit and illicit goods have been seized during nationwide operations, in recent weeks. #sapsHQ The South African Police Service (SAPS) seized counterfeit and illicit goods worth more than R156 million during nationwide operations in recent weeks. In the past three weeks, the integrated team executed search-and-seizure warrants at targeted shops in Marabastad,… pic.twitter.com/BGZBzXEFwN — SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) July 26, 2025 The operations led by the National Counterfeit and Illicit Goods unit seized more than 23 000 items imitating high-end designer brands that include clothing, shoes, bags, caps, sunglasses, perfumes, cosmetics and jewellery. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says they also confiscated illicit cigarettes valued at over R50 000. “In the past three weeks, the integrated team executed search-and-seizure warrants in terms of the counterfeit goods act 37 of 1997 as well as the customs and excise act at targeted shops in Marabastad, Mokopane, Mbombela, Bela-Bela, Mookghopong, and Modimolle,” says Van Wyk. She says amongst the seized items are sports apparel that bears the Springboks trademark and other well-known brands. #sapsHQ The South African Police Service (SAPS) seized counterfeit and illicit goods worth more than R156 million during nationwide operations in recent weeks. In the past three weeks, the integrated team executed search-and-seizure warrants at targeted shops in Marabastad,… pic.twitter.com/BGZBzXEFwN — SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) July 26, 2025 “These counterfeit items were seized outside Mbombela Stadium and Loftus Stadium, respectively, during recent Springboks’ rugby games against visiting countries,” she adds.