Turkey Arrests 119 ISIS Suspects in 30-Province Operation

Turkey's Interior Ministry announced a widespread operation against the ISIS terrorist organization, resulting in the arrest of 119 suspects across 30 provinces. The coordinated effort, led by the Gendarmerie General Command's Counter-Terrorism Department and provincial prosecutor's offices, aimed to dismantle ISIS networks within the country. Officials stated that the apprehended individuals were found to be propagating ISIS ideology on social media, holding membership in the group, and facilitating financial support through various means, including affiliated individuals and organizations. The ministry confirmed that numerous organizational documents and digital materials were seized during the raids. The statement congratulated the gendarmerie and other involved authorities for their successful operation. The operation targeted ISIS, also referred to as DEAŞ in the text, highlighting the ongoing efforts by Turkish security forces to combat terrorism and its financing.

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We congratulate our heroic Gendarmerie, our Department, our Chief Public Prosecutor's Offices, and those who contributed.