diff --git a/pcbnew/tools/selection_tool.cpp b/pcbnew/tools/selection_tool.cpp
index 83147499a3..6efd0e54b8 100644
--- a/pcbnew/tools/selection_tool.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/tools/selection_tool.cpp
@@ -1284,15 +1284,8 @@ int SELECTION_TOOL::findMove( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
         // cursor before waiting for mouse move events
         m_selection.SetReferencePoint( module->GetPosition() );
 
-        // Place event on module origin first, so the generic anchor snap
-        // doesn't just choose the closest pin for us
-        viewCtrls->ForceCursorPosition( true, module->GetPosition() );
-
         // pick the component up and start moving
         m_toolMgr->RunAction( PCB_ACTIONS::move, true );
-
-        // restore the previous cursor position
-        viewCtrls->SetCursorPosition( cursorPosition, false );
     }
 
     return 0;