Summary
Turkish security forces arrested 115 people they suspect are part of ISIL, preventing planned attacks on Christmas and New Year. The operation took place across 124 spots in Istanbul after authorities got a tip that attacks were planned against non-Muslims. Officials continue to search for more suspects.
Key Facts
- Turkish police arrested 115 suspects linked to ISIL in Istanbul.
- Raids occurred in 124 different locations.
- Authorities received intelligence about planned attacks targeting non-Muslims during the holidays.
- Police seized weapons, ammo, and ISIL-related documents.
- Efforts continue to find 22 missing suspects.
- The operation involved intelligence, police, and military collaboration.
- Turkiye declared ISIL a terrorist group in 2013 and has arrested over 19,000 people since then.
- Over 7,600 foreign nationals tied to armed groups have been deported by Turkiye.
