Six trucks set alight in Mpumalanga
Reports suggest that the trucks were to deliver coal at Arnot Power Station
Six trucks were set on fire at different places around the province on November 4. One of the trucks was burned in Hendrina, four at Arnot and one at Kriel.
According to police information at Hendrina, the complainant was sleeping inside a parked truck when he was awoken by the noise of a breaking truck window. It is alleged that a male suspect ordered him to get out of the truck and then he saw seven other males.
“The suspect who initially ordered him to get out of the truck, allegedly took out a box of matches and set the blankets that were inside on fire. The suspects reportedly fled the scene in a White Toyota Corolla after noticing that police were coming after them. No arrest was made,” explains Brig Leonard Hlathi, spokesperson for Mpumalanga police.
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“Four other trucks were burned in Arnot. This was after allegations that one of the truck drivers was ordered to take out his belongings by an unknown male suspect who made accusations that the driver was among the people who continue to work while others are on strike,” said Hlathi. Three other truck in the same queue were also burned.
Reports suggest that the trucks were to deliver coal at Arnot Power Station.
The estimated damage is estimated to be approximately R5 million. No arrest have been made as yet.
“At this stage police are investigating cases of malicious damage to property and request anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects contact the police on 10111 or call the Crime Stop on 08600 10 111,” concluded Hlathi.
