The Hawks arrested four men at OR Tambo International Airport on suspicion of planning to travel to Russia and join the war against Ukraine. The arrests followed a tip-off and involved interception at the boarding gate. Investigations are ongoing, with searches and interviews conducted, and intelligence agencies are involved.
Hawks arrest four men at OR Tambo for allegedly planning to join Russia in its war against Ukraine after an airport tip-off. Hawks officers at OR Tambo Airport after arresting four men allegedly heading to Russia for military recruitment .
Image: Pexels The Hawks arrested four men at OR Tambo International Airport on Friday on suspicion that they planned to travel to Russia to join its war against Ukraine. Hawks spokesperson Col Katlego Mogale said airport police tipped off investigators about four men travelling to Russia via the United Arab Emirates. Officers intercepted the group at the boarding gate and removed them from the queue. They then handed the men to the Hawks’ Crimes Against the State section.Investigators executed a search-and-seizure warrant for another suspect linked to the recruitment, as well as a fifth individual believed to be in Russia.Mogale said officers interviewed one suspect who arrived at OR Tambo on Thursday and uncovered more evidence.Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance ActMogale said intelligence agencies and international partners were working to uncover the full network. Orlando Pirates have overtaken Mamelodi Sundowns on top of the league after a composed 2-0 win over Durban City at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Kaizer Chiefs’ CAF Confederation Cup ambition has suffered another blow after a 1-1 draw against Zamelek SC at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has made four changes in his starting line up against Durban City FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef have made two changes in the team to face Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup. Kaizer Chiefs FC will be without a number of key players for today’s crunch clash against Egyptian giants Zamalek.
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