In a brazen daytime robbery at Tarentaal Airport in the Limpopo province of South Africa, six armed suspects targeted a security officer collecting valuable metals. The incident occurred as the 26-year-old man from Gauteng was approaching a truck with gold and copper parcels, when the armed gang ambushed him and took the cargo. The total weight of the stolen valuables was approximately 21.276 kilograms.

The Tarentaal Airport, a privately operated airstrip frequented for charter flights and the transportation of high-value items, has once again become a focal point for crime with this incident. During the robbery, the security officers present were not only disarmed but also left vulnerable, highlighting concerns regarding security measures at the airport. Fortunately, the service firearms taken from the officers were later recovered after the suspects abandoned them during their escape.

The South African Police Service has since initiated a manhunt for the six assailants involved in this shocking event. The authorities' response signals the seriousness with which they are treating the crime, especially given the strategic importance of the airport for the movement of mining-related cargo. This heist raises alarms regarding airport security and the safety of those operating in similar high-stakes environments, prompting discussions on the need for enhanced protection for transport vehicles and personnel involved in the carrying of precious commodities.