Istanbul Police Foil Holiday Terror Plot
Istanbul, Turkey – Turkish police made significant moves Thursday to protect citizens during the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Over one hundred suspected members of the Islamic State group were taken into custody after coordinated raids across 124 locations in Istanbul.
According to the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, law enforcement received credible intelligence suggesting the extremist group was planning attacks specifically targeting non-Muslims during the holiday season.
Authorities issued arrest warrants for 137 individuals, and successfully detained 115. The raids also resulted in the seizure of numerous firearms, ammunition, and documents related to the organization’s activities. The counter-terrorism operation remains active as police continue their efforts to ensure public safety.
