MEYERTON – A multidisciplinary team clamped down on illicit good operators in the Meyerton Policing district on October 30. This is after authorities followed up on intelligence which resulted in the seizure of illicit goods worth over R400 000 in the Meyerton CBD. The operation targeted all of the businesses in the area.

Police spokesperson Constable Tlaleng Moloi reports: “The Gauteng Counterfeit Goods Police Unit under the command of Colonel Sanet Williams in collaboration with Meyerton SAPS, Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens, Siyabangena patrollers, and the local Community Policing Forum seized 1 986 illicit goods worth R 462 370.”

Moloi states that in executing the operation, the team ensured that the businesses in the area were in strict adherence to the Counterfeit Goods Act.

“Several goods including perfumes, illicit cellphone accessories, consumable goods, pharmaceutical products, illicit board games, figurines, card games, and building blocks were removed.

“In addition, two suspects were arrested for being undocumented and will face charges at the Meyerton Magistrate’s Court soon.”
Moloi says the operation marks a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to combat the trade of counterfeit and contraband goods.

“This also underscores our unwavering commitment to safeguarding our community from the proliferation of counterfeit goods. It also highlights the effectiveness of cohesive law enforcement and brand protector’s efforts.“

Furthermore, police say they are following up on information to deal with the influx of counterfeit goods from international and local manufacturers.
“We remain resolute in our determination to uphold the law and protect consumers from the dangers posed by substandard and illicit products,” Moloi concludes.

Meyerton SAPS station commander Colonel Christopher Mohale commended the involvement of a multidisciplinary team for successful operations in line with dealing with counterfeit goods that negatively impact the economy of this country.