More than 350 suspected Islamic State group (IS) members have been detained as part of nationwide police operations in Turkey. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that 357 suspects were apprehended across 21 provinces in coordinated raids. This significant operation came just a day after a violent clash in Yalova that resulted in the deaths of three police officers and six alleged militants, underscoring the ongoing security challenges in the country.
In a post on X, Minister Yerlikaya stated that operations were conducted in major cities, including Ankara, Istanbul, and Yalova. He emphasized Turkey's commitment to combating terrorism, asserting, Just as we have never given an opportunity to those who try to bring this country to its knees with terrorism, we will never give them an opportunity in the future either.
Just less than a week earlier, Turkish authorities had arrested 115 individuals accused of planning attacks on non-Muslims during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Raids across Istanbul and two other provinces led to the seizure of documents and digital materials, alongside various weapons. Authorities noted that 41 detainees had suspected ties to the recent violence in Yalova, while another 16 were arrested for posting provocative content online related to the incident.
In a sorrowful moment, President Erdoğan expressed condolences to the families of the fallen officers and reaffirmed Turkey's resolve to combat the threats posed by IS, which continues to operate in neighboring Syria. The country shares a 900km border with Syria, exacerbating its internal security challenges against the backdrop of a brutal regional conflict.
In a post on X, Minister Yerlikaya stated that operations were conducted in major cities, including Ankara, Istanbul, and Yalova. He emphasized Turkey's commitment to combating terrorism, asserting, Just as we have never given an opportunity to those who try to bring this country to its knees with terrorism, we will never give them an opportunity in the future either.
Just less than a week earlier, Turkish authorities had arrested 115 individuals accused of planning attacks on non-Muslims during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Raids across Istanbul and two other provinces led to the seizure of documents and digital materials, alongside various weapons. Authorities noted that 41 detainees had suspected ties to the recent violence in Yalova, while another 16 were arrested for posting provocative content online related to the incident.
In a sorrowful moment, President Erdoğan expressed condolences to the families of the fallen officers and reaffirmed Turkey's resolve to combat the threats posed by IS, which continues to operate in neighboring Syria. The country shares a 900km border with Syria, exacerbating its internal security challenges against the backdrop of a brutal regional conflict.
