Major South African Anti‑Counterfeiting Operation Targets Illicit Lubricant Manufacturing
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Major Anti‑Counterfeiting Operation Targets Illicit Lubricant Manufacturing (January 2026).
Major South African Anti‑Counterfeiting Operation Targets Illicit Lubricant Manufacturing
Adams & Adams’ Anti‑Counterfeiting Team, in partnership with the South African Police Service, executed a major raid targeting counterfeit lubricants in early January 2026.
The collaboration between Adams & Adams’ Anti‑Counterfeiting Team and specialised SAPS units resulted in the shutdown of a sophisticated illegal manufacturing site. This highlights South Africa’s increasing focus on IP enforcement and the growing scale of counterfeit operations in high‑demand product categories. Read more about the raid here.
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