Electrical safety starts with the choices we make as customers. In Sierra Leone, the dangers of counterfeit RR electrical cables are very real. Recent police arrests in both Freetown and Waterloo prove that fake products are making their way into the market, posing a serious threat to lives, property and public safety.

In one case, a Chinese businessman was arrested after police seized large quantities of suspected counterfeit RR cables in Freetown. Shortly after, another businessman, Mohamed Barrie of Waterloo, was taken into custody when police discovered more fake RR cables at his business premises. Both incidents remain under investigation but they highlight a growing problem that could have devastating consequences for consumers.

Counterfeit cables often look like the real thing but they are made with poor-quality materials that cannot safely handle electricity. This leads to overheating, sparks and fire outbreaks that destroy homes, businesses and sometimes even take lives. Choosing the wrong cable even unknowingly can cost far more than any money saved at purchase.

That is why every customer must insist on authenticity. Do not buy a cable simply because it looks like RR or is being sold cheaply. Check the source. Verify the seller. Protect yourself.

Since 2019, SV Electrical has been the sole authorized importer and distributor of genuine RR cables in Sierra Leone. The company operates only from two outlets:

- Siaka Stevens Street, Freetown


- Hastings Junction

If you buy RR cables from any other source you are taking a huge risk with your safety and investment. Counterfeit products may be packaged to look genuine but they cannot guarantee the performance and safety of the original.

The message is clear:

- Check the source of your electrical products.


- Insist on authenticity.


- Remember, genuine RR cables are only sold at SV Electrical’s outlets on Siaka Stevens Street and Hastings Junction.

Authorities have warned that offenders caught importing or selling counterfeit electrical products will face the full force of the law. But enforcement alone is not enough; consumer vigilance is equally vital. By choosing authenticity you not only protect your family and business but also help stop the spread of dangerous counterfeit products in the market.

Counterfeit cables are more than a crime against business; they are a direct threat to our lives, our communities and our future. Stay alert. Buy genuine. Stay safe.

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