Members of the Hawks Counterfeit Team, ORS Durban Harbour Anti-smuggling unit and Border Security Crime Intelligence conducted a joint operation in Mobeni, Durban. The operation resulted in the discovery of factory which manufactured fake Nike and Guess products.
Members confiscated the counterfeits goods and all manufacturing equipment. Nike Brand Protection Manager was at the scene to identify their brand. The value of the seized items is approximately R5 million.
The owner of the company will be summoned to appear in the Durban Specialised commercial Court to face the charges of Contravention of the Counterfeit Goods Act 37 of 1997.
