Turkey arrests 4 PKK terror suspects

By Esber Ayaydin

SANLIURFA, Turkey (AA) – At least four people were arrested in southeastern Turkey for their suspected links to PKK/ KCK terror organization, an official statement said.

The suspects were arrested in the Viransehir district of southeastern Sanliurfa province, according to a statement by the provincial prosecutor’s office.

After their medical checkup in hospital, suspects were taken to local police headquarter.

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

*Writing by Ahmet Gencturk