3 Daesh terror suspects remanded in northern Turkey

By Mehmet Emin Gurbuz

BOLU, Turkey (AA) - A Turkish court on Monday remanded three suspected Daesh terrorists in the Black Sea region of Turkey, according to judicial sources.

The suspects were arrested in Bolu province when the counter-terrorism police conducted simultaneous operations at two separate addresses.

Identified as Ahmed E., Firas Atiye E. and Avad Cemgan, they were later remanded in custody after referred to the court following procedures at the police office.

More than 300 people have lost their lives in Daesh-claimed attacks in recent years across Turkey, where the terror organization has targeted civilians in suicide bombs, rocket and gun attacks.

Turkish security forces have been involved in a long-running campaign to thwart Daesh activities.

* Writing by Burak Bir