News: Police seize counterfeit petroleum oil worth over R200 000 and arrest four Zimbabwean suspects in Centurion

Media Statement
South African Police Service (SAPS)

PRETORIA – Police led an integrated take down operation in Centurion on Tuesday, 07 May 2024 and seized a consignment of counterfeit petroleum oil products with an estimated value of R225 000; four Zimbabwean nationals were arrested.

According to a preliminary report a team that comprised of members from the National Counterfeit Unit and Commercial Crimes Investigations (CCI) in collaboration with brand protectors operationalised information. The team obtained a search and seizure warrant and proceeded to the identified address in Monavoni, a suburb on the outskirts of Centurion, Gauteng.

This resulted in the seizure of over 3000 litres of petroleum oil imitating well-known brands. Police subsequently arrested four Zimbabwean nationals whose residency status will be verified by the Department of Home Affairs.

The suspects are expected to appear before a Magistrates’ Court facing charges for the contravention of the Counterfeit Goods Act 37 of 1997.

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