ISTANBUL - Istanbul Governor Muammer Guler said on Thursday that they did not announce the number of person/persons who were under custody not to harm investigation and stated that Istanbul Security Directorate would enlighten this terrorist incident.
When A.A correspondent reminded him of some news stories which said that seven people were detained regarding bomb attacks in Istanbul on Thursday, Guler said that Security Directorate was investigating the incident.
Guler said that there were bans on the issue and stated that they did not announce the number of detainees not to harm the investigation.
Stating that Istanbul Security enlightened the first terrorist incident with concrete evidences as quickly as possible, he said that it would also enlighten these attacks. He added that they should give time to security.
Guler said that it was not an easy issue and stated that everybody should be patient. He added that people should trust in Turkish police.
(EÖ-AÖ) 21.11.2003