Counterfeit goods worth a whopping R14.2m were confiscated at China Multiplex storage facilities in Johannesburg over the weekend.

Condoms, cigarettes, Viagra pills, skin lightening creams, light bulbs and shoe polish were among the counterfeit items seized, police spokesperson Brigadier Mathapelo Peters said.

“This weekend, police, together with brand holders executed a search warrant at China Multiplex storage facilities in the Johannesburg CBD and confiscated a consignment of different products and brands. Follow-up operations saw police search more storage units where police confiscated a lot more goods that include the usual clothing and shoes of different sports and luxury brands.

“The monetary value of the confiscated goods is estimated at R14.2m, pending confirmation by the brand holders. No suspects have been arrested while investigations are continuing,” said Peters.

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