Turkey arrests 115 IS suspects 'planning New Year's attacks'
Summary
Turkish authorities arrested 115 people suspected of being involved with the Islamic State group and planning attacks around Christmas and New Year's. These arrests took place during raids at multiple locations in Istanbul, where weapons and documents were found.Key Facts
- Turkish police arrested 115 suspects linked to the Islamic State group.
- The arrests are connected to planned attacks targeting non-Muslims during holiday events.
- Raids occurred at 124 locations in Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city.
- Officials seized firearms, ammunition, and "organizational documents."
- Authorities are still searching for 22 more suspects.
- Some of the detained individuals were in contact with Islamic State operatives outside Turkey.
- Turkey shares a long border with Syria, where the Islamic State remains active in some areas.
- Recent US air strikes targeted Islamic State positions in Syria after the killing of three Americans.
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