R27.5m worth of counterfeit goods seized from Gauteng shops this week [PICS]

Picture: Saps Illicit consumables worth over R400 000 The team conducted inspections at four shops in Carletonville, West Rand District, on Tuesday where authorities seized 2 877 counterfeit items, including cellphone accessories, consumables and clothing with an estimated value of R436 950.

Across all four operations authorities apprehended more than 572 000 counterfeit and illicit items with a combined estimated value exceeding R27.

During the search operation, members uncovered an illegal manufacturing and packaging operation of counterfeit snuff products.