FREE STATE - Residents are sternly warned to be vigilant against fake clothing and liquor after a joint operation was held.

Members of Bultfontein SAPS and Destea personnel held an operation were three bottle stores were visited and fake liquor was found and seized. During the same operation clothing and shoes were also found to be fake.

A large quantity of liquor was seized and destroyed. Residents are advised that when they buy any commodity, they must check it thoroughly to make sure that they are buying a real item. This discovery of fake items will send a clear cut message that residents must not be taken for granted to be sold fake items. The law will always be on their side to fine suspects with heavy fines.

Source: South African Police Service