Police arrest six illegal immigrants and recover counterfeit goods worth millions of rands

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng

PARKTOWN – Police in Gauteng continued with counterfeit, contraband, and illicit goods operation on Friday, 14 March 2025. This joint operation that included National Counterfeit Unit, Gauteng Counterfeit Unit, Border Police, Public Order Police, Gauteng Traffic Police, Gauteng Traffic Wardens, Brand Protectors and SARS resulted in the arrest of six illegal immigrants and counterfeit goods worth more than R1.5 million.

The seized items include illicit cellphone accessories and branded material.

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