BREAKING: Turkish authorities have arrested a suspected ISIS member they believe was planning to attack a WWI commemoration, attended by hundreds of Australians and New Zealanders. 9News
Turkish nationals, including bus drivers and tour guides, are believed to have been barred from being on the peninsula for the annual service.
An official, who declined to be identified, told The Australian only registered foreigners would be given access. “Everyone who is on site is registered, security-cleared, and we know about them,” the media outlet quoted the official as saying.“Nothing is left to chance and keeping every Turkish person out eliminates a lot of risk. From the top, it is very important that nothing happens.”
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