Turkish forces seize large amount of ammunition
Security forces confiscated one of the largest caches of the PKK terrorist organization's ammunition in a hideout filled with explosives, rocket launchers and bombs in an air-backed, counter-terror operation in Turkey's southeastern Diyarbakır province.
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 11:20 | 09 December 2019
- Modified Date: 11:21 | 09 December 2019
Turkish security forces on Monday seized a large amount of explosives, weapons and ammunition in an operation against the PKK terrorist organization, officials said.
A drone-backed operation in Bağlar, Çınar and Kayapınar districts of southeastern Diyarbakır province was carried out, the public prosecutor's office said.
As a result, 73.37 kilograms (161 pounds) of plastic explosives, 10 long-barreled guns, rocket launchers and two hand grenades were seized from a house. At least 20 suspects were detained with police on the lookout for two suspects at large.
During a coordinated operation in southeastern Adıyaman province, 24.595 kilograms (54 pounds) of plastic explosives were also seized.
In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the European Union -- has been responsible for the deaths of 40,000 people, including women, children, and infants. The YPG is the Syrian offshoot of the PKK.