Friday, June 16 2017 10:36

ArmInfo. US Police issued warrants  to arrest Turkey President Erdogan bodyguards. Police say they've issued arrest warrants for a dozen Turkish security agents  and two others accused of taking part in the violent altercation on  May 16, which took place as Turkey's president visited Washington.

District Police Chief Peter Newsham announced the arrest warrants at  a news conference on Thursday, saying nine agents, three Turkish  police officers and two Canadians are being sought. He also said two  arrests were made on Wednesday.

"We all saw the violence that was perpetrated against the  protesters," Newsham said. "We're not going to tolerate this."

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the charges "send a clear  message that the United States does not tolerate individuals who use  intimidation and violence to stifle freedom of speech and legitimate  political expression."

State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert declined to say what  actions might be taken, but the US could seek the extradition of the  Turkish suspects or bar them from entering the United States.   Whereas on the evening of May 16, 2017, over two dozen protesters    gathered outside of the Turkish Ambassador's residence in Washington,    D.C., to demonstrate opposition to Turkish Government policies; The   incident caused a negative response in the social and political    circles of the United States. In fact, US Secretary of State Rex    Tillerson said that he called the actions of Turkish law enforcers    unacceptable and promised to bring to justice all those responsible.   Ankara, in response to the actions and statements of Washington,    summoned Serdar Kilik, his ambassador to the US, for a consultation.