Counterfeit sporting socks worth R2.5m confiscated in Stikland

Western Cape police confiscated counterfeit goods worth more than R2.5 million in Stikland over the weekend.

COURTESY: SAPS

Police said the integration operation, consisting of Provincial Counterfeit and illicit Goods Policing Team and Anti-Economic task team executed a search warrant in Brug Street on Sunday.

‘’They descended on an identified premises where they found a Scania truck. The members searched the suspicious truck and found 22 bags containing well-known branded sporting socks. The members widened the search of the contents of the truck which resulted in the ultimate confiscation of a consignment of sporting goods . Although arrests are yet to be made, counterfeit goods valued at over R2,5 million were seized,’’ said Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi, Western Cape police spokesperson.

COURTESY: SAPS

Western Cape Police Commissioner, Lt Gen. Thembisile Patekile, described the trade in counterfeit goods as an economic sabotage

‘’[Lt. Gen. Patekile] reiterated that the team will continue to remove counterfeit goods from the streets of the Province. He also issued a stern warning that landlords who are aware of illegal activities on their premises are also in the sights of SAPS,’’ said Swartbooi.

Done by: Elona Sibunzi