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Turkey Detains 115 Suspected IS Members in Istanbul Raids

Officials cite intelligence about threats to holiday celebrations, with no public details on the alleged plots.

Overview

  • Police searched 124 locations across Istanbul in a coordinated operation targeting 137 suspects linked by prosecutors to the Islamic State.
  • Authorities detained 115 people and seized several pistols along with ammunition during the searches.
  • Prosecutors say the suspected plans focused on non-Muslim gatherings during Christmas and New Year festivities.
  • The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office is leading the case, and investigators continue to examine the suspects' activities.
  • Officials have not disclosed specifics about the alleged attack timelines or possible links within a wider IS network.