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SA police arrest Zimbabwean man, Mozambican woman for illegal possession of counterfeit goods

Zim Now Writer

South African crack police unit, the hawks on Wednesday arrested a Zimbabwean man, aged 39, and a 37-year-old Mozambican woman, during an extensive stop-and-search operation, for illegal possession of counterfeit goods at the Lebombo port of entry.

The two were travelling in a Freightliner truck which was carrying the counterfeit goods, according to Hawks spokesperson in Mpumalanga, Captain Dineo Lucy Sekgotodi.

“While the team was engaged on the specialised stop and search operation, they stopped a truck with a male driver and a female passenger who were driving from Mozambique to the Republic of South Africa. Upon the search in the truck, they found counterfeit goods with estimated street value of R800 000,” said Sekgotodi.

Some of the listed goods seized by police include 510 pairs of Nike sneakers; 80 pairs of Adidas sandals; 118 Diesel jeans; 88 pairs of Adidas sneakers; 200 pairs of All Star sneakers; 62 pairs of Chanel shoes; 21 pairs of Louis Vuitton shoes; 18 pairs of Versace shoes; 19 pairs of Polo shoes and 19 pairs of Gucci shoes.