DURBAN- Hawks members shut down and confiscate fake Nike and Guess items valued at approximately R5 million.
On Wednesday, October 19, members of the Hawks Counterfeit Team together with the ORS Durban Harbour Anti-smuggling unit and Border Security Crime Intelligence conducted a joint operation in Mobeni, Durban which resulted in the discovery of factory which allegedly manufactured fake Nike and Guess products.
Members confiscated the counterfeits goods and all manufacturing equipment whilst The Nike Brand Protection Manager was at the scene to identify the tangible brands from the fake ones.
The owner of the company held accountable for the factory 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.
