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Another suspect linked to Paris attacks arrested

People walk towards the illuminated Eiffel Tower in the French national colors red, white and blue in honor of the victims of the attacks in Paris, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015. France is demanding security aid and assistance from the European Union in the wake of the Paris attacks and has triggered a never-before-used article in the EU's treaties to secure it. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
People walk towards the illuminated Eiffel Tower in the French national colors red, white and blue in honor of the victims of the attacks in Paris, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015. France is demanding security aid and assistance from the European Union in the wake of the Paris attacks and has triggered a never-before-used article in the EU's treaties to secure it. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Nov 21, 2015

Turkish officials announced Saturday morning that a Belgian national of Moroccan origin has been arrested for his alleged involvement in last week's Paris attacks.

Ahmad Dahmani, 26, was arrested at a luxury hotel in Antalya, Turkey.

Three Islamic State militants also remained in custody Saturday morning, according to The Associated Press.

In an emailed message to AP, the Turkish official who had to speak on the condition of anonymity said, "We believe that Dahmani was in contact with the terrorists who perpetrated the Paris attacks. The investigation continues."

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