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The Hawks have arrested nine foreign nationals at Johannesburg airport and a hotel in Bruma in connection with an alleged attempt to travel from South Africa to participate in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Spokesperson Col Katlego Mogale said an investigation into the case involved Interpol, the Hawks’ crimes against the state unit and serious organised crime investigation team, international law enforcement agencies, South African crime intelligence, the Gauteng police tracking team and various security companies.
“Acting on intelligence gathered during the investigation, the multidisciplinary team operationalised an intervention that resulted in the arrest of the nine suspects, aged between 20 and 26 last night,” Mogale said.
They were preparing to board flights out of the country when they were apprehended.
The suspects are expected to face charges relating to the contravention of the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act.
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