Turkish police on Tuesday arrested 110 suspects accused of links to the terrorist group ISIS, as part of a large-scale security operation spanning Istanbul and two other provinces, according to the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office.
The arrests came a day after violent clashes in northwestern Turkey left three police officers and six armed militants dead, underscoring heightened security concerns across the country.
Authorities said the operation followed extensive intelligence work into alleged ISIS networks accused of planning attacks during the Christmas and New Year holiday period. Earlier this week, Turkish police imposed an eight-hour siege on a house in the coastal town of Yalova, south of Istanbul, as part of the broader crackdown.
During the raid on the Yalova residence, eight police officers and one security personnel were injured. The house was among more than 100 locations targeted by Turkish authorities in coordinated raids carried out on Monday.
In a statement, the Istanbul prosecutor’s office said police conducted 114 separate raids across Istanbul and two other provinces on Tuesday, successfully detaining 110 out of 115 wanted suspects. Authorities also seized a range of digital materials and documents believed to be linked to the suspects’ activities.
Turkish officials said the latest arrests reflect an intensification of counterterrorism operations against ISIS-linked individuals throughout the country this year, as Ankara seeks to prevent potential attacks and dismantle sleeper cells operating inside Turkey.
Turkey has repeatedly stated that it remains on high alert against extremist threats, particularly during major holidays and public events, and has vowed to continue security operations until all suspects involved in terrorist activities are brought to justice.
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