In Bursa-based operations, which were launched simultaneously in five provinces -Bursa, Ankara, İstanbul and Osmaniye, 13 suspects were arrested, Bursa Governor’s Office said in a statement.

Among those arrested were noncommissioned officers, officers and former military school students, according to the statement.

Since May 2016, the FETO organization has been classified as a terrorist organization by Turkey under the assigned names Fethullahist Terrorist Organization and Parallel State Structure. 

After the failed coup attempt in 2016, the government of Turkey blamed the group for the coup and authorities have arrested thousands of soldiers and judges who have links to the organization. (ILKHA)