The operation, codenamed "Heroes-46", targeted ISIS cells believed to be planning attacks inside Turkey.

"28 suspects were arrested in 'Heroes-46' operations carried out simultaneously in 9 provinces against the ISIS terrorist organisation," Yerlikaya wrote on X.

The minister's statement did not elaborate on the specific charges against those arrested or the nature of the planned attacks in which they were allegedly involved.

However, it underlines the ongoing efforts of Turkish security forces to combat terrorism in the country and dismantle potential threats posed by ISIS. (ILKHA)