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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