Turkish authorities say they have disrupted planned attacks on Christmas and New Year's events after detaining more than 100 suspected members of the so-called Islamic State group. Mass raids were carried out at 124 addresses across Istanbul, the city's chief prosecutor said, with firearms, ammunition, and 'organisational documents' seized. Officials indicated that IS supporters had been actively planning attacks across Turkey this week, particularly against non-Muslims. Police detained 115 suspects, but efforts are ongoing to trace a further 22. The prosecutor's office stated that the suspects were in contact with IS operatives outside Turkey. This announcement follows a raid by Turkish intelligence agents on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, where a suspect linked to IS was detained. Turkey regularly targets individuals believed to have ties to IS, given its long border with Syria, where the group continues to operate. Recent U.S. airstrikes also targeted IS positions in Syria following attacks against American personnel.
Turkey Foils Christmas and New Year Attacks, Detains 115 IS Suspects
Turkey Foils Christmas and New Year Attacks, Detains 115 IS Suspects
In a major crackdown, Turkey's authorities have arrested more than 100 suspected members of the Islamic State group who were allegedly planning attacks during the holiday season.
Turkish officials have detained 115 suspected members of the Islamic State as they disrupted planned attacks targeting non-Muslims during the Christmas and New Year period. The raids were conducted across Istanbul, with authorities seizing firearms and organizational documents. Ongoing investigations aim to identify an additional 22 suspects believed to be involved.
