In the statement made by the governor of Gaziantep, it was stated that a total of 8 PKK and PYD members 2 Syrian nationals, who were preparing for sensational action were taken into custody in the joint operation organized by police and MIT, with 146 kilograms of explosives.

In the statement made by the Provincial Governor, “An operation carried out in cooperation with the National Intelligence Organization [MIT] and the Provincial Security Directorate, under the coordination of the Directorate of Anti-Terrorism Branch, under the auspices of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (IHA). We were informed that PKK/KCK-PYD/YPG terrorist organizations, would in the preparation of sensational action on public institutions and organizations, valuable buildings, important places and security forces, especially in large cities.”

“Explosive substances required for the action were brought to Turkiye from illegal ways by PYD/YPG,” said in the statement.

After interrogation of the suspects and places they showed, explosive in the ground and about 70 kilos of TNT and 76 kilos of PET were seized.

In addition, in the operation, gold and money worth 4 million 862 thousand Turkish liras used in financing the organization was reported to be seized. (ILKHA)