At least 33 terror suspects arrested in southeastern Türkiye

By Cem Genco

HATAY, Türkiye (AA) – At least 33 PKK/KCK and Daesh/ISIS terror suspects were arrested in southeastern Türkiye's Hatay province, local authorities said on Sunday.

According to the provincial governor's office, local police carried out an anti-terror operation across the city to nab the suspects whose were earlier identified.

During the operation, police arrested 16 PKK/KCK and 17 Daesh/ISIS terror suspects, it added.

Police also seized two blank pistols, shotguns, some drug pills, and organizational documents during the raids.

In its more than 35-year terror campaign against Türkiye, the PKK – listed as a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the US and EU – has been responsible for the deaths of over 40,000 people, including women, children and infants.

In 2013, Türkiye became one of the first countries to declare Daesh/ISIS a terror group.

Türkiye has since been attacked by Daesh/ISIS terrorists several times, with 315 people killed and hundreds injured in at least 10 suicide bombings, seven bomb attacks and four armed assaults.

In response, Türkiye launched anti-terror operations at home and abroad to prevent further attacks.