Hanoi (VNA) – Indonesian police have arrested 17 suspects relating to the so-called Islamic State (IS) after they were deported by Turkey due to concerns over their intention to enter Syria, said national police’s spokesperson Rikwanto.
According to Rikwanto, the group, including several children, was arrested at Jakarta International Airport from a flight departed from Istanbul.
There are signs showing they are relating to the IS, he said, adding authorities are trying to find out who have recruited and funded the group.
The Turkish authorities previously decided to bring these people back to Indonesia when suspecting them of planning to enter the IS-controlled territory in Syria.
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