Türkiye’s operations target PKK/YPG terrorist organization, 40 suspects detained
Turkish police conducting an operation. (AA Photo)
In a series of coordinated operations dubbed “Gurz-30,” Turkish authorities detained 40 suspects linked to the PKK/YPG terrorist organization.
The operations, carried out across 19 provinces, were announced by Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya via social media.
Scope of Gurz-30 operations
- Provinces involved: Adiyaman, Agri, Antalya, Ardahan, Aydin, Burdur, Diyarbakir, Hatay, Kahramanmaras, Kars, Kilis, Manisa, Mersin, Mugla, Siirt, Sanliurfa, Sirnak, Tekirdag, and Van.
- Coordinating forces: Turkish gendarmerie teams led the operations under the coordination of regional public prosecutors.
- Objective: To target individuals suspected of financing, promoting, or participating in PKK/YPG activities.
Seizures made during operations
Authorities reported the seizure of:
- Unlicensed firearms
- Hunting rifles
- Large quantities of illegal drugs
- Organizational documents
- Digital materials linked to PKK/YPG propaganda
Legal proceedings initiated
The detained suspects face allegations including:
- Membership in a terrorist organization
- Participation in the group’s youth structure
- Financing terrorism
- Spreading terrorist propaganda via social media
Legal actions have been initiated, and investigations are ongoing under the supervision of public prosecutors.
Official statements, acknowledgments
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya praised the efforts of the public prosecutors and the gendarmerie teams involved in the operations.
“We continue our struggle with determination until the last terrorist is neutralized for the peace, unity and solidarity of our nation.” Yerlikaya said.
