Overview
- Arrest warrants were issued for 137 suspects, with 115 detained in coordinated operations across 124 locations in Istanbul.
- Police seized several pistols and ammunition during the searches, according to the Istanbul prosecutor.
- Authorities say the suspects were preparing attacks on Christmas and New Year events with an emphasis on targeting non‑Muslims.
- The prosecutor disclosed details of the alleged plots on the social platform X.
- Investigations continue as officers seek the remaining suspects, and local reporting notes some detainees were already wanted on terrorism charges alongside a recent cross‑border intelligence arrest at the Afghan‑Pakistani border.