Turkish official confirms arrest of Belgian
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Turkish authorities have detained a Belgian national of Moroccan origin who is believed to have been in contact with the Paris attackers, a senior government official said Saturday.
The official said that 26-year-old Ahmad Dahmani was detained in a luxury hotel in Antalya along with two other suspects. He said the three - suspected Islamic State militants - remained in custody following a court appearance.
The official says in an emailed message: "We believe that Dahmani was in contact with the terrorists who perpetrated the Paris attacks. The investigation continues."
Dahmani had arrived in Turkey from Amsterdam on Nov. 14, the official said. The three were preparing to cross the Turkish-Syrian border.
