Counterfeit goods worth more than R156 million seized in recent nationwide operations [SOUND]

# The SAPS has seized counterfeit goods valued at over 156-million-rand in nationwide raids. Police spokesperson Amanda Van Wyk says in the past three weeks, operations in cities like Mbombela, Mokopane, and Pretoria uncovered over 23,000 fake items imitating top brands, including Springbok apparel. She says that the crackdown, led by SAPS with SARS and brand officials, aims to protect trademarks, consumers, and the economy from the impact of illicit trade: