Türkiye detains 115 suspected Islamic State members believed planning attacks

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Turkish authorities ‍have detained 115 suspected ​Islamic State members ‌they ​said were readying to transportation retired attacks connected Christmas and New Year celebrations successful the ​country, the ⁠Istanbul main prosecutor’s bureau said connected Thursday (December 25, 2025).

Istanbul Police ​obtained ⁠information that Islamic State members had planned attacks successful Türkiye, against ‌non-Muslims successful particular, during Christmas and ‍New Year celebrations, the prosecutor’s bureau ‍posted connected X.

The constabulary raided 124 places successful Istanbul, capturing 115 of the 137 suspects ⁠they were seeking, the ​statement said. Several pistols ⁠and ammunition were seized, it said.

Published - December 25, 2025 12:54 p.m. IST

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