Counterfeit goods
13 arrested over counterfeit goods, expired food in Springs
Ekurhuleni Metro Police handcuffed the suspects on Friday night following a tip-off.
Authorities said that the suspects were found operating unregistered businesses.
More than 15 people were arrested during the operation. Several brands including clothing, shoes, bags, jewellery, and cosmetics were removed from the mall.
Gauteng Premier David Makhura said that his administration has committed to eradicating the sale of counterfeit goods.
Police broke into several businesses in the Joburg CBD on Wednesday suspected of selling fake goods and even searched shop owners.
The operation followed last week’s violent clashes between shop owners and the police.
Gauteng police officers began their operation in the morning targeting shops suspected of selling illicit goods on Jeppe, Bree and Albertina Sisulu streets.
Police returned to the Johannesburg CBD as they continued their fight against counterfeit goods.
Officers returned to the city centre on Wednesday to raid businesses selling counterfeit goods.
Similar raids sparked chaos last week when street vendors turned on police but so far, there's been no resistance and the operation was expected to continue well into the afternoon.
Angry traders pelted stones at police vehicles this week after their products were seized by police.
Police raided several shops on Thursday belonging to foreign nationals in the inner city to confiscate counterfeit goods, which prompted traders to pelt stones at police vehicles.
The justice, crime and prevention cluster said it was appalled by a mob that tried to stop law enforcement agencies from carrying out their duties.
Violence broke out on Thursday after police targeted shops selling counterfeit goods.
Vendors operating in Johannesburg CBD have accused police officers of illegally seizing their goods and terrorising them. This follows clashes between police and vendors in the city precinct.
Officers on Thursday targeted shops allegedly selling counterfeit goods, leading to running battles with business operators.
There was a tense standoff when both parties clashed on Thursday when metro police raided stalls trying to seize fake goods.
On Thursday afternoon, vendors clashed with the police during a raid to seized counterfeit goods.