Norwegian of Turkish origin held over links to PKK

Norwegian of Turkish origin held over links to PKK

Suspect detained in joint operation by police and National Intelligence Organization in Turkey's eastern Bingol province

By Abdullah Celik

BINGOL, Turkey (AA) - Turkish security forces have detained a Norwegian citizen of Turkish origin in eastern Bingol province for his alleged links to the PKK terrorist group in Norway, according to local provincial governorate on Saturday.

In a joint operation carried out by the provincial police department and National Intelligence Organization (MIT), Roger Carlsen -- a former Turkish citizen -- who is believed to be responsible for the PKK's structure in Norway, was apprehended in Solhan district.

A large number of PKK's organizational documents were also seized during the search.

Following procedures at the police station, the suspect was remanded in custody by a criminal court of peace.

Known as Ahmet A. while holding a Turkish citizenship, it was learned that the suspect had come to visit his relatives in the district a while ago.

In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU -- has been responsible for the deaths of nearly 40,000 people, including many women and children.

* Writing by Jeyhun Aliyev


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