Eight other suspects were arrested at a game farm in Limpopo.

JOHANNESBURG - A police officer and eight other suspects have been arrested for attempted rhino poaching at a game farm in Limpopo.

The police officer is believed to be linked to the crime prevention unit at Hillbrow police station.

An unlicensed hunting rifle, silencer, axe and two vehicles were seized during the arrests.

The police's Hangwani Mulaudzi says the suspects will appear in the Modimolle Magistrates Court tomorrow.

"Two Mozambicans and a Zimbabwean were arrested at the farm as they were about to poach and the others were arrested outside the farm."

Meanwhile, the police are enforcing a hot pursuit agreement to track down poachers across the border.

Last week, National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega detailed plans to assist South African National Parks officials to apprehend poachers.

The eastern boundary of the Kruger National Park with Mozambique has been identified as a massive problem area.

The Department of Environmental Affairs is employing an integrated strategic management plan in the area and has called on the expertise of police to address cross-border poaching.