30 Daesh-linked suspects arrested in Istanbul
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 12:00 | 16 June 2018
- Modified Date: 03:38 | 16 June 2018
Turkish security forces on Saturday arrested 30 foreign nationals in Istanbul for their alleged links to the Daesh terror group, a police source said.
Counter-terrorism squads carried out simultaneous raids in seven districts and apprehended the suspects, who were allegedly plotting terror attacks, said the source, who asked not to be named due to restrictions on speaking to the media.
During the raids, police apprehended at least 30 suspects and seized organizational documents and digital materials, the source added.
Security forces have been involved in a long-running campaign to rid Turkey of Daesh terrorists.
More than 300 people have lost their lives in Daesh-claimed attacks in Turkey, where the terror group has targeted civilians in suicide bomb, rocket, and gun attacks.