The Gauteng police operation O Kae Molao uncovered a massive illegal mining plant with 14 undocumented foreign nationals.
The children had visited their father in May this year as arranged with their mother since their parents had separated.
The Gauteng Police Commissioner revealed the new trend of ‘law-abiding citizens’ carrying toy or replica firearms around.
Mawela commended specialised operational units deployed in the West Rand that have ensured the arrest of 110 suspects
SAPS, Fidelity and Tracker helicopters and drones were used to help the ground force locate the illegal miners and undocumented persons.
Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela led a joint operation which has seen the arrest of 46 illegal miners
The woman was caught red-handed trying to sell ammunition but police also discovered an unlicenced firearm and handcuffs in her possession.
Police are trying to trace suspects behind the random shootings that took place in Khayelitsha, Cape Tow, on Saturday night.