Turkish security forces detain 17 suspected IS members
Xinhua, March 7, 2016 Adjust font size:
Turkish security forces detained 17 suspected foreign members of the Islamic State (IS) on Sunday in two districts in Gaziantep province, authorities said Monday.
Seven children were also detained in the Karkamis and Qguzeli districts of Gaziantep, the General Staff said in a statement.
The group nabbed in Karkamis, including 11 adults and one child, were trying to enter Syria illegally from Turkey, while the other group, including six adults and six children, were attempted to sneak into Turkey from neighboring Syria.
Turkey has stepped up border security after a string of deadly attacks inside the country over the past several months. Endit