Nine foreign nationals have been arrested in Gauteng after allegedly attempting to leave South Africa to take part in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The arrests followed a joint operation by local and international law enforcement agencies at the airport and a hotel in Bruma.
The suspects, aged between 20 and 26, were reportedly preparing to board flights when police moved in and apprehended them.
The Hawks said the arrests came after an intelligence-led investigation involving INTERPOL, SAPS Crime Intelligence, the Hawks and several other security structures.
The group is expected to appear before the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on charges related to the alleged contravention of the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act 15 of 1998.
Acting Gauteng Hawks Provincial Head Brigadier Paulina Sekgobela praised the participating agencies for their cooperation in bringing the operation to a successful conclusion.
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