SANDF deployed to support police amid truck attacks

JOHANNESBURG - The defence force has confirmed that the army has been deployed in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and the Free State.  

WATCH: SANDF and police deployed to patrol highways

It says the troops are there to support the police.

A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the torching of trucks in Mpumalanga.

He was arrested in Emalahleni on Thursday.

Police say all the suspects will appear in court on Monday.

WATCH: Video footage of truck being set alight

More than 20 trucks have been set ablaze in these provinces since the weekend.

Police Minister  Bheki  Cele has confirmed 12 persons of interest have been identified in connection with the attacks.

At the same time, National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says they are closing the net on those behind the attacks.