Turkey arrests over 100 IS suspects ahead of New Year
Turkish security forces have arrested more than 100 people suspected of links to the so-called Islamic State (IS) group, authorities said, describing the operation as a move to prevent planned attacks during the Christmas and New Year period. According to the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, coordinated raids were carried out at 124 locations across the city. During the operations, police seized firearms, ammunition and documents believed to be connected to the organisation’s activities. Officials said intelligence indicated that IS supporters had been actively preparing attacks in several parts of Turkey, with particular focus on public celebrations and locations associated with non-Muslim communities. A total of 115 suspects were taken into custody, while security services are continuing efforts to locate 22 additional individuals believed to be involved. The prosecutor’s office added that the detained suspects were in communication with IS […]
