CRIME SCENE: Bellville, Cape Town: The South African Police Service (SAPS) and Brand Protectors have confiscated counterfeit goods to the value of R98 million.

SAPS and Brand Protectors conducted inspections at shops believed to be selling counterfeit goods in the Bellville Central Business District on Tuesday, 9 June 2026.

During this operation, they confiscated a wide range of counterfeit clothing and illicit goods, which included branded clothing, running shoes and sneakers, with an estimated value of R98 million

According to the police these operations are aimed at combating the counterfeit and illicit goods trade in the Western Cape and protecting consumers and legitimate businesses affected by the trade.

The circumstances surrounding this case are under investigation, and those responsible for the illicit trade are being pursued, while some are being questioned.

The seizure is regarded as a significant blow to the illegal trade in counterfeit goods, said the police.