6 Daesh suspects nabbed in central Turkey

KAYSERI, Turkey 

Three foreigners were nabbed for suspected links to the Daesh terrorist organization in central Kayseri province on Wednesday, according to security officials.

Among them were two Iraqis and a Syrian, who were rounded up in simultaneous anti-terror operations launched across the city, the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to restriction on talking to the media, said.

Muhammed Isa Al G., Ismail Muhammed Ali I. and Abdurahman Ahmed S. have been accused of cooperating with Daesh terror group, the source added.

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

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

Reporting by Muzahim Zahid Tuzun; Writing by Ahmet Sait Akcay