Police confiscate counterfeit petroleum products, 4 Zimbabweans arrested

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Police confiscate counterfeit petroleum products, 4 Zimbabweans arrested
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The raid yielded over 3 000 litres of petroleum oil imitating reputable brands. Authorities apprehended four Zimbabwean nationals.

The team descended upon an address in Monavoni, a suburb on the outskirts of Centurion. Picture: SapsThe operation, led by the National Counterfeit Unit and Commercial Crimes Investigations , in conjunction with brand protection agencies, followed actionable intelligence, according to

The raid yielded more than 3 000 litres of petroleum oil imitating reputable brands. Subsequently, authorities apprehended four Zimbabwean nationals, pending verification of their residency status by the Department of Home Affairs.The suspects are expected to appear before a magistrate’s court facing charges for the contravention of the Counterfeit Goods Act 37 of 1997.

The altered diesel is allegedly mixed with illuminated paraffin and could have serious implications for vehicle engines and lead to mechanical problems in the long run.

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