Gauteng police units have seized fake goods and apparel worth R2.6 million in Johannesburg.
Police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Vincent Mukhathi, said the confiscated goods were taken to a counterfeit depot for safekeeping and disposal.
He explained that teams from the South African Police Service (SAPS) and brand holders followed up on intelligence that led to them to a warehouse in Fordsburg where they recovered a large quantity of counterfeit Disney goods.
No suspects have been arrested as yet.
"This operation demonstrates police’s commitment to eradicating the illicit trade in counterfeit goods and safeguarding the economy of the country, including protecting consumers from illicit products," Mukhathi said.
In November last year, police seized counterfeit goods worth at over R2 million during a raid.
"The operation focused on the Terrace Road shopping mall, a hotspot for counterfeit products. About 8,000 fake cellphones, accessories, and electronics were confiscated halting the distribution of these illegal products," police said.