The Istanbul Public Prosecutor's Office reported the detention of more than a hundred terrorism suspects, including individuals preparing attacks during the New Year holidays. During an operation conducted on Tuesday night, 110 arrests were recorded at 114 addresses in connection with arrest warrants issued for 115 suspects.
Among those wanted are 41 individuals linked to the terrorists who carried out a recent attack in Yalova, as well as suspects in preparation for similar attacks in Istanbul. Additionally, 13 of them had contacts with various terrorist groups, as stated in the official announcement.
Among the detainees were also individuals who had connections with a "teacher" conducting illegal classes in one of the mosques and calling for violence, as well as those who were raising funds for terrorists in Syria and supporting them through social media.
Recently, in Yalova, six supporters of the "Islamic State" were neutralized during an anti-terrorist operation. Three police officers were killed in the clash, and eight others were injured. The operation lasted about eight hours, resulting in the detention of five individuals.
Last week, Turkey's National Intelligence Organization arrested an ISIS* militant who was planning a New Year's attack. In total, the Istanbul Prosecutor's Office issued arrest warrants for 137 suspects.
