2 nabbed for selling fake Gucci, Chanel & other luxury brands valued at R6 million in Eastgate
Gauteng police arrested two suspects after they were allegedly found selling counterfeit items of luxury brands such as Gucci and Chanel, valued at over R6m in Eastgate.
The items included counterfeit bags, clothes, and shoes of luxury brands, which often cost consumers thousands.
Provincial spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Sello said peddling counterfeit goods was a crime that had a negative impact on the economy.
As a result, police and other law enforcement agencies embarked on multi-disciplinary operations to deal with crime.
On Wednesday, a team comprising different units of SAPS in Gauteng, Customs from SARS, brand protectors, and private security companies, pounced on stores selling counterfeit goods in Eastgate.
“The team seized counterfeit goods worth approximately R6m and arrested two men in possession and selling the goods. The goods included bags, shoes, and clothes.”
Sello said two suspects were expected to appear in court soon. They have been charged under the Counterfeit Goods Act.
Provincial Commissioner of Police in Gauteng, Lieutenant-General Elias Mawela, has welcomed the arrest and commended the team for their unabated efforts in curbing this kind of crime.
“The counterfeit goods business negatively impacts our economy because those dealing in this business evade taxes. I applaud the team for working together in dealing decisively with those contravening the act,” said Mawela.
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