Upington Border Police, K9 unit in conjunction with Brand Holder of Spoor and Fischer Attorneys and OTP Distributors conducted an Intelligence driven operation in Groblershoop on Wednesday, 30 July 2025
The members raided four shops, and counterfeit clothing and tobacco were found for sale at the premises.
Various items, including shoes, shirts, trousers, caps, and other clothing items to the value of R 1 903 500-00, were seized including counterfeit tobacco products valued at R462 920-00.
The items were handed over to the relevant stakeholders for further investigation.
During inspections at another store, the owner was found trading with fireworks without a permit. A fine was issued, and fireworks with an estimated value of R50 570-00 were also confiscated.
The police found electronic devices and different network sim cards valued at R70 950-00, which, upon investigation, were discovered to be in contravention of the Electronic Communications Act.
The targeted and focused operations by the multi-disciplinary teams’ significant successes. And these collaborative efforts are welcomed and commended by the ZFM district management.
ZFM District Operation Shanela 2 yields major successeshttps://t.co/bFxNLBbZBD#ArriveAlive #CounterfeitGoods #Crime @SAPoliceService pic.twitter.com/suRVpbQ3bV
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) July 31, 2025
