A Turkish court on Friday ordered the arrest of 19 suspects as part of a renewed investigation into the 2009 helicopter crash that killed prominent politician Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu, in a case prosecutors say is linked to the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ).
The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office said detention warrants were issued for 29 suspects on allegations they participated in the premeditated killing of Yazıcıoğlu and five others through activities carried out on behalf of FETÖ.
Police detained 27 suspects during coordinated raids at 30 locations across 10 provinces in an Ankara-based operation led by organized crime units.
After being questioned by prosecutors, all 27 suspects were referred to court with requests for their arrest. The court ordered the detention of 19 suspects pending trial, while eight others were released under judicial supervision.
Prosecutors said the investigation is continuing "comprehensively and meticulously."
