Hawks pounce on two businesses in Midrand and Kempton Park
A total of R150 000 worth of counterfeit goods was seized and transported to a designated counterfeit goods depot.
Hawks seized counterfeit vehicle parts and accessories in Midrand and Kempton Park on July 22.
The Intellectual Property Rights Section attached to the Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team together with the Tactical Operations Management Section, both of the Hawks, in concert with brand protector experts of Spoor and Fishers Attorneys, executed a search and seizure disruptive operation in line with Counterfeit Goods Act.
The joint team pounced on two businesses, one trading in Tungsten Street in Kempton Park and another in Motor City in Midrand.
Hawks spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Philani Nkwalase said, “These two operations were preceded by a meticulous investigation into the allegations of dealing in counterfeit vehicle parts and accessories sold under the guise of genuine Ford and Volkswagen branded products.
“A test purchase of products to secure successful search warrants which were obtained for each business premises was executed.”
Furthermore, during the search, large quantities of vehicle parts and accessories bearing the Ford brand logo were found on the two business premises.
The goods worth a combined value of R150 000 were seized and transported to the designated counterfeit goods depot pending the finalisation of the criminal and civil cases against the suspects.
The two suspects, aged 33 and 40 would appear in court for contravention of the Counterfeit Goods Act.
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