A 31-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly manufacturing and illegally distributing counterfeit alcohol at his home in Klaarwater, Marianhill, west of Durban.
The suspect was arrested after police received intelligence-driven information about his illegal dealings.
Police say they confiscated counterfeit vodka to the street value of R250 000 which was found being manufactured at the site.
Police spokesperson Captain Carmen Rhynes, says, "Members of the Provincial Organised Crime Unit Narcotics, assisted by the Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit and the Provincial Counterfeit Goods Unit, acted on intelligence-driven information regarding the manufacturing and illegal distribution of counterfeit alcohol specifically, vodka in the Klaarwater area in Marianhill, Durban. They executed a search warrant at the identified premises and a suspect of 31 years of age was found on site and placed immediately under arrest for the contravention of the Liquor Act and the Counterfeit Goods Act."
