Istanbul, Dec. 31 (SANA)Turkish authorities have arrested 29 individuals as part of ongoing efforts to combat the terrorist organization ISIS, as theIstanbul Public Prosecutors Officehas announced
According to the statement, 28 of the suspects are accused of spreading ISIS propaganda on social media, while one is believed to have been directly involved in the groups activities. The detentions followed an investigation by the Istanbul Anti-Terrorism Branch, acting on instructions from the Public Prosecutors Office.
Counter-terrorism teams carried out coordinated raids across 29 locations early Wednesday, seizing three pistols, ammunition, and organizational documents, the statement added.
The operation comes shortly after a security raid in Yalova province, western Turkey, which left three police officers dead and eight others injured, and resulted in the deaths of six ISIS members.
In related operations, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported the arrest of 357 suspects across 21 provinces during simultaneous anti-ISIS raids conducted recently nationwide.
