Turkish forces arrest 2 Daesh-linked members
They were trying to cross into Turkey from Syria through illegal means, security official says
By Halil Fidan
SANLIURFA, Turkey
Turkish security forces on Friday arrested two members of Daesh terrorist organization in
The terrorists -- Uday Huseyin and Hasan al-Hezel -- were arrested near Syrian border when they were attempting to enter Turkey through illegal means, said a security official, who asked not to be named due to restrictions on talking to the media.
Turkish security forces have been involved in a long-running campaign to thwart Daesh attacks.
More than 300 people have lost their lives in Daesh-claimed attacks in Turkey, where the terror organization has targeted civilians in suicide bombs, and rocket-and-gun attacks.