Turkey arrests Daesh suspect in southern border city

By Izzet Mazi

KILIS, Turkey (AA) - A suspected Daesh member was arrested in the southern border city of Turkey on Monday, according to a security source.

Police arrested the suspect in Kilis province's Arpakesmez village after receiving a tip-off that a Daesh terrorist would attempt to illegally enter into Turkey, said the source, who asked not to be named due to restrictions on talking to the media.

Security forces have been involved in a long-running campaign to clear Daesh from Turkey.

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