More counterfeit goods were confiscated in Bellville. The latest integrated operation was carried out on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. According to SAPS, several law enforcement agencies were involved. At the same time, shops in the vicinity where another raid took place less than a week ago were targeted.
More counterfeit goods were confiscated in Bellville in less than a week
Officers say high-end counterfeit branded clothing, shoes, bags, watches, sunglasses, caps and branded packaging were seized. Members raided over 40 shops in Bellville yesterday.
The combined total of counterfeit goods seized in 2 raids within a week exceeds R100-million.
Fake goods worth more than R100-million were seized at a Bellville shopping complex
Lt Col Amanda van Wyk says officers from the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) National and Western Cape Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Units took part in the raids. Various internal and external stakeholders supported them.
In yesterday’s operation, counterfeit goods with an estimated value of R10 million were confiscated during the multi-disciplinary operation at a shopping complex in Bellville.
Multi-disciplinary team
Van Wyk added that the multi-disciplinary team comprised members from SAPS, the Cape Town Metropolitan Police Department, City of Cape Town Law Enforcement and brand protectors.
The trade in counterfeit and illicit goods threatens the country’s economy
She says this follows a similar takedown operation a week ago, conducted at the same shopping complex. During that operation, members seized counterfeit goods valued at over R98 million. Van Wyk elaborated that combined, the two operations resulted in the seizure of counterfeit goods, worth more than R100 million, within a week.
The Police have also reiterated that these operations form part of nationwide efforts to dismantle the trade in counterfeit and illicit goods. SAPS says the trade in counterfeit and illicit goods threatens public safety, legitimate businesses and the country’s economy.
