SEDIBENG. – The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng, together with brand protectors and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), continues to fight the sale of counterfeit, illegal and non-compliant goods across the province.

Between Tuesday, November 10 and Thursday, November 12, police conducted operations in Sedibeng, Johannesburg and West Rand Districts.

On Tuesday, 10 November 2026, police visited six shops in Sedibeng District and seized 325 items, including counterfeit consumables and cellphone accessories, with an estimated value of R19 554.

On Wednesday, 11 November 2026, police, working together with the NRCS, inspected five shops in the Johannesburg District. Where a total of 210 items were seized.

These included counterfeit consumables, cellphone accessories, textiles and non-compliant refurbished geysers.

The seized goods were valued at R177 630.

On Thursday, 12 November 2026, the team visited 12 shops in the West Rand District. A total of 2 422 items, including counterfeit consumables, cellphone accessories, textiles and toys, were seized.

The goods were valued at R79 995.

The three operations resulted in the following:

Shops visited: 23

Total items seized: 2 957

Total estimated value: R277 179

The public is encouraged to report the sale of counterfeit and illegal goods to their nearest police station or contact the SAPS Crime Stop number on 08600 10111.