Istanbul anti-ISIS operation: 22 suspects detained, 3 remain at large

22 individuals have been apprehended in Istanbul as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected ISIS activity, launched by the city's Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
28.12.2023 12:06:55 / English News

The operation targeted a total of 25 suspects, with authorities still searching for the remaining three.

Details of the operation and the specific charges against the suspects have not yet been publicly released.

However, the swift action by Turkish authorities highlights their ongoing efforts to combat terrorism within the country.

ISIS, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, has been responsible for numerous deadly attacks in Türkiye in recent years, including the 2016 bombing at Istanbul's Atatürk Airport that claimed 45 lives. (ILKHA)