Conterfeit petroleum oil seized, four Zimbabweans arrested

CENTURION – Police led an integrated take down operation on Tuesday, 07 May 2024 and seized a consignment of counterfeit petroleum oil products with an estimated value of R225 000, four Zimbabwean nationals were arrested.

According to a preliminary report a team that comprised of members from the National Counterfeit Unit and Commercial Crimes Investigations (CCI) in collaboration with brand protectors operationalised information. The team obtained a search and seizure warrant and proceeded to the identified address in Monavoni, a suburb on the outskirts of Centurion, Gauteng.

This resulted in the seizure of over 3,000 litres of petroleum oil imitating well-known brands. Police subsequently arrested four Zimbabwean nationals whose residency status will be verified by the Department of Home Affairs. The suspects are expected to appear before a Magistrates’ Court facing charges for the contravention of the Counterfeit Goods Act 37 of 1997.