A police operation against the so-called Parallel organisation was launched early on Saturday, and at least 20 officers, including police chiefs, were detained in 8 cities. The Kocaeli-based operations scope was extended to İstanbul,
Diyarbakır Edirne Sivas Bitlis Gümüşhane and
Ardahan provinces.Former
Kocaeli Police Chiefs Hulusi Çelik and Yusuf Çalkavur were reported to be targeted by the investigation, although they were not detained in the operation.
İZMİT(Kocaeli), (DHA)