Police arrest senior Daesh suspect in Turkey

By Abdullah Yildiz

KIRSEHIR, Turkey

A high ranking Daesh suspect allegedly recruiting militants in Turkey's central province of Kirsehir was arrested in police raids on Monday.

Turkish police, as part of judicial investigation, raided six properties in the city center of Kirsehir, that were allegedly being used by the Daesh terrorist organization.

The suspect, named Y.K., was spotted near the properties during the police search.

Police said the suspect had been in contact with high-ranking Daesh militant Halis Bayancuk, also known by his codename Abu Hanzala, who was arrested in Istanbul early this year.

Bayancuk was accused of being a Daesh member and attempting to abolish constitutional order in Turkey.