By Obakeng Maje

Kimberley-During a crime intelligence driven sting operation, R300 000 worth of suspected counterfeit goods were seized and 8 fines to the value R8000,00 were issued to suspects in the Kimberley Central Business District. 

The operation took place on Thursday between 11:00 and 15:00 with members from Kimberley Cluster Crime Intelligence, Kimberley Cluster Visible Policing unit, Kimberley Station Visible Policing unit and Brand investigators acting on behalf of Adams and Adams/Spoor and Fischer from Pretoria. 

“Five clothing stores were raided and alleged counterfeit brands such of Nike, Adidas, Lacoste, Guess, Polo, Converse and Puma were seized. The brand Investigators acting on behalf of the mentioned brands alluded that these companies lose millions of Rands because of this illegal trade” lieutenant Sergio Kock said. 

Some of the clothes sold at this shops are priced at a quarter of the price of the original product. 

The investigation continues.-TDN

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