Police seize counterfeit goods worth R9 million in Marabastad

South African police have confiscated counterfeit goods valued at over R9 million during a recent operation in Marabastad, Pretoria. The seizure, which involved more than 10,000 items such as branded sports apparel, footwear, cosmetics, and cellphone accessories, follows a similar operation in Johannesburg's CBD last week where counterfeit goods and manufacturing equipment worth more than R1.5 million were seized.

Lieutenant-Colonel Amanda van Wyk of the police confirmed that the illegal trade in counterfeit goods not only infringes on the intellectual property rights of legitimate brand owners but also poses potential health and safety risks to consumers.

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