44 people detained in the anti-terror operations backed by helicopters

At least 44 people were taken into custody early Friday in Istanbul for allegedly being linked to the terrorist organization PKK.

The anti-terror branch directorate of the Istanbul police department launched terror operations in 28 districts of Istanbul including Sultangazi, Bağcılar, Esenyurt and Başakşehir.

Also a helicopter, riot control vehicles (TOMA) and armored cars, of the scorpion models, were used in the operations.

It was reported that, three guns, a large number of bullets, organizational documents and digital materials were seized in the operation.