Istanbul police chief Cerrah leaves for Israel

Sources said that Cerrah and accompanying police officers had been invited to Israel to exchange opinions under their successful operations after the quadruple terrorist attacks in Istanbul on November 15 and 20, 2003.

Meanwhile, replying questions of the A.A correspondent prior to his departure, Cerrah did not give detailed information, but said they would attend a meeting on security.

Replying another question, Cerrah said that extensions of a formation tied to terrorist organization Al-Qaeda in Turkey had been eradicated after the latest operations and five-six people wanted in connection with that formation were currently outside Turkey.