A top member of terrorist organization PKK arrested in Istanbul

BURSA (A.A) - December 4, 2011 - Turkey's deputy prime minister said on Sunday that a top member of the terrorist organization PKK was arrested in Istanbul. Bulent Arinc said PKK was a terrorist organization and was causing problems for not only Turkey but also surrounding countries. "A top member of the terrorist organization PKK, whom I cannot identify right now, has been caught in Istanbul," Arinc told a televised interview. Arinc said Turkish security forces had been successful in all their operations against the terrorist organization.  The deputy prime minister said the fact that PKK was receiving support from foreign countries made fight against the terrorist organization difficult.  "We need foreign support and measures that will cut the terrorist organization's sources in order to succeed in our fight," Arinc also said.