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Pretoria Raid Seizes 9M Rand Fake Goods | Johannesburg News
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- Sep 13, 2026
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Summary
Cops in Pretoria pulled off a massive raid in Marabastad, seizing over 10,000 counterfeit goods—including sports gear, makeup, and phone accessories—worth a staggering nine million rand. This wasn’t an isolated incident; it’s part of a nationwide crackdown involving police, SARS customs, and brand protectors, all executing search warrants to dismantle a widespread counterfeit operation. Beyond the financial damage, fake products pose serious health risks and hurt honest businesses that follow the rules. Just last week, they nabbed another haul worth over 1.5 million rand in fake Springbok gear and manufacturing equipment—proving this is a growing epidemic they’re determined to stop. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-09-13-r9-million-worth-of-counterfeit-goods-seized-during-pretoria-operation/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5bc4980936dafae0 Report issues to [email protected].