Overview
- Istanbul prosecutors announced the detentions after coordinated counterterrorism operations carried out in recent days.
- Authorities issued 137 arrest warrants tied to suspected plans targeting venues used during Christmas and New Year festivities.
- Police searched 124 residences across the city during the simultaneous raids.
- Firearms, ammunition, and a significant cache of ISIS-related documents were seized, according to officials.
- Investigations continue as prosecutors have not disclosed the suspects’ identities, nationalities, or how advanced any alleged plots were.