Police have confirmed the arrests of three men suspected to be involved in at least 14 robberies at the OR Tambo International Airport.

Police spokesperson Dennis Adriao said on Tuesday that he could confirm the arrests but could not comment further because the matter was in court.

The Star newspaper reported on Tuesday that three men had been arrested and charged with four of the alleged 14 attacks.

The arrests followed denials from the police that criminals were targeting travellers from the airport by following them to their hotels and homes and robbing them.

It was reported that a white Toyota Corolla allegedly used by the men had been seized by the police.

The men were reportedly being held at the Johannesburg Central police station.

Sapa