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Six individuals have been charged with membership of a proscribed terrorist organisation following a major investigation into suspected links to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). The charges, brought under Section 11 of the Terrorism Act 2000, mark a significant development in an operation conducted by the Counter Terrorism Command.
Details of the Charges
The six individuals, arrested on Wednesday, November 27, were charged on Monday, December 9, and are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today. They are:
- Turkan Ozcan, 59, from Edmonton, N9
- Mazlum Sayak, 27, from South Woodford, E18
- Berfin Kerban, 31, from Haggerston, E8
- Ali Boyraz, 62, from Tottenham, N17
- Ercan Akbal, 56, from Leyton, E10
- Agit Karatas, 23, from Hackney, E8
A seventh individual, a 31-year-old man, was released without charge on Sunday, December 8.
Police Statement
Acting Commander Helen Flanagan of the Counter Terrorism Command emphasized the seriousness of the charges:
“The charges brought about in this case are very serious and come after a thorough investigation aimed at ensuring public safety. We will always take action to investigate and disrupt any suspected terrorist activity to keep our communities safe.”
