A high‑impact raid in Mpumalanga, which seized more than R2 million in fake goods, shut down businesses, and led to multiple arrests, striking at the heart of the province’s illicit trade.

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The multi-disciplinary operation targeting the trade and distribution of counterfeit and illicit goods was conducted in Nelspruit, Ehlanzeni District, on 11 June 2026.

Search and seizure

It was executed pursuant to a search-and-seizure warrant at various locations in Nelspruit, including Samora Machel Drive (N4), Anderson Street, the corner of Anderson and Henshall Streets, Kykoedie Street, and Valencia Street.

Police spokesperson Captain Mpho Nonyane-Mpe said the operation was led by the Mpumalanga Counterfeit Task Team and involved several law enforcement and regulatory stakeholders, including Crime Intelligence, the Tactical Response Team (TRT), and SARS Customs.

“During the operation, members seized a substantial quantity of suspected counterfeit and illicit goods, including branded clothing, footwear, personal care products, food products, and household items.

“A total of 3 339 counterfeit and illicit items were seized, with an estimated value of R2 062 050,” said Mpe.

Picture: Saps

Undocumented foreign nationals

Mpe said the operation further resulted in six undocumented foreign nationals being arrested.

“One arrest for the employment of an illegal foreign national; Nine traffic fines issued; three business premises closed due to non-compliance with Health and Safety Regulations; and four pallets of liquor detained by SARS for further investigation.

“Additional items, including Pampers products and tissues, were also seized pending further verification and investigation,” said Mpe.

Investigations

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (Saps) in Mpumalanga Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, commended all participating stakeholders for their coordinated efforts in combating the trade in counterfeit and illicit goods, which pose a significant threat to the economy, legitimate businesses, and consumer safety.

Police said investigations are ongoing and additional charges may be considered as enquiries continue.

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The province’s special investigations unit has been called in after a youth — allegedly behind the wheel of a stolen car — ran down and seriously injured a Toronto police officer in the city’s east end on Monday.

That suspect, who police say was 12 years old, faces numerous charges and is recovering in the hospital from gunshot wounds.

Just after 1 a.m., Toronto police were dispatched to a vehicle theft call near Donlands Ave. and O’Connor Dr. — near the Leaside Bridge — for reports of a vehicle theft.

Once on scene, responding police attempted to stop the vehicle, prompting the driver to take off, striking one of the officers.

The officer opened fire at the vehicle as it fled the scene.

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12-year-old driver transported to hospital, one suspect remains outstanding

Paramedics located the seriously-injured officer and transported him to hospital, where he remains with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

The vehicle and driver were soon located near Donlands Ave. and Mortimer Ave.

The driver, who police say was 12 years old, was transported to hospital with injuries believed not to be life threatening.

The youth faces a slew of charges, including attempted murder, assaulting a peace officer, motor vehicle theft, possession of stolen property over $5,000, dangerous operation, failure to stop for police, and leaving the scene of a collision.

Police say more information will be released later on Monday.

One additional suspect remains at large, Toronto police say, but no suspect description was obtained.

The province’s Special Investigations Unit has invoked their mandate, and have been called to investigate.

Toronto police declined to provide further information to the Toronto Sun , and the SIU have been reached for comment.

Incident comes days after TPS member murdered

Monday’s severe injury of a Toronto police officer comes just days after Const. Marc Pinizzotto was murdered while attempting to serve a search warrant in an apartment in North York.

Pinizzotto was a member of the TPS emergency task force (ETF) team shot at by occupants of the apartment, who were suspected of being involved in a string of high-profile shootings in the city, including the March 10 shooting of the United States Consulate on University Ave.

Anybody with information is asked to call Toronto police or Crime Stoppers.

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