At least 11 people were detained in Mersin in the early hours of the morning as the result of police raids involving various houses.

The raids were based on an investigation conducted by the Mersin Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

Turkish police detained 11 people for allegedly "making propaganda for a terrorist organization" and "preparing an action during the Newroz celebrations".

Two of those taken into custody were Şiyar Oğuz and Muhammet Tutmaz.

The detainees were taken to Mersin Provincial Security Directorate.