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Counterfeit goods confiscated from a warehouse in Kostern in the Eastern cape are seen in a van during a search and seize operation on 01 August 2025.
Police have illicit pharmaceuticals and other suspected counterfeit goods worth R2.2 million in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape.
They include products such as viagra, skin bleaching creams, headache tablets, pregnancy test kits, toothbrushes, shoe polish and rodent traps.
Police spokesperson, Nobuntu Gantana, says the items were confiscated from a warehouse in Korsten.
She has urged the public to refrain from using unregulated pharmaceuticals products as they may pose severe health risks.
“Items such as erectile dysfunction medications, unregistered analgesics, and whitening creams may contain toxic substances or incorrect dosages, posing severe health risks in violation of the Medicines Act.”
No arrests have been made yet and the matter is under investigation.
#sapsEC The #SAPS in Eastern Cape confiscated illicit pharmaceuticals and suspected counterfeit goods worth R2.2 million during a tactical operation in Korsten, Gqeberha, on 30/07.
17 430 Viagra pills, Adcodol, Apetito tablets, pregnancy kits, skin creams, toothbrushes & more… pic.twitter.com/HZZnstr2KR
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) August 1, 2025
