Police seize R1.5 million worth of counterfeit Lego games in Durbanville

POLICE confiscated counterfeit Lego games to the value of R1.5 million from a premises in Durbanville this week.

Police spokesperson Frederick C. van Wyk said members of Western Cape Provincial Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Policing Team, Essential Infrastructure Task Team members and DPCI executed a search warrant at a premises in Evolution Crescent, Darwin Park, Durbanville Industrial area on Wednesday morning. 

“Representatives from Oversheds Sutherland who is a brand protector of Lego games and brand managers were also present during the operation,” Van Wyk said.

The premises was searched and counterfeit Lego games to the value of R1.5 million were confiscated. 

“No arrests have been made. 

“A case docket was opened at Durbanville SAPS for further investigation,” Van Wyk said.

Also on Wednesday, police arrested a suspect for the possession of police equipment, dealing in drugs as well as dealing in liquor.

Van Wyk said members attached to Operation Shanela II acted on information that firearms and drugs were being stored at a premises in Chukura Road, Sondela informal settlement Pumlani, Grassy Park. 

“The members immediately operationalised the information and upon arrival at the identified address, found an imitation firearm, 52 small sachets of dagga, 11 medium sachets of dagga, one large plastic bag of dagga, different types of alcohol ciders and an undisclosed amount of cash, believed to be the proceeds of criminal activities.

“A 42 year old male was arrested for possession of police equipment (a belt and pepper spray canister), dealing in drugs as well as dealing in liquor,” Van Wyk said. 

He was scheduled to appear in the Wynberg Magistrates’ court.

Cape Times