It was conducted by the SA National Defence Force, Department of Home Affairs, South African National Police Services and Metro Police. The Defence Force was called in to assist with crowd control.
R100 000 worth of fake and counterfeit goods were recovered during the raid at the corner of Heronmere and Booysens Roads.
Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar, spokesperson for Metro Police said, “Two men were arrested as they tried to bribe police with approximately R10 000. They were caught in an old warehouse with hundreds of counterfeit shoes.”
They face charges of attempted bribery and being in possession of counterfeit goods.
According to Colonel Katlego Mogale the raids are a result of xenophobic violence and the raid on 8 May was not limited to the Johannesburg Central Methodist Church. More raids are planned.
