Turkish police uncover ISIS network, detain 105 across 23 provinces

In a major operation against the terrorist group Islamic State (ISIS), Turkish police have detained 105 individuals on suspicion of involvement in the group's activities.

The arrests were made as part of coordinated raids across 23 provinces, including major cities such as Ankara and Istanbul, Ali Yerlikaya, Türkiye's Interior Minister, posted on his X account, Caliber.Az reports.

23 ilde DEAŞ Terör Örgütüne yönelik Emniyetimiz ve Jandarmamız tarafından düzenlenen operasyonlarımızda; 105 şüpheli Terör Örgütü mensubu yakalandı❗

Ülkemizin her bölgesinde huzuru ve istikrarı sağlamak için Terör Örgütlerine yönelik yılın 365 günü, gece gündüz yürüttüğümüz… pic.twitter.com/BFAdkIhspj

— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) April 11, 2025

The detainees are accused of various roles in supporting ISIS, including financing its operations and spreading its propaganda through social media platforms. The raids, conducted by regional security directorates, represent a significant effort by Turkish authorities to curb ISIS' influence within the country.

The Turkish government has been consistently targeting ISIS-linked networks within its borders. Over the past year alone, more than 3,000 individuals have been detained on suspicion of having connections to the terrorist organization, the Interior Ministry reported.

This latest operation highlights the ongoing vigilance of Turkish security forces in the fight against ISIS, as they continue to disrupt the group's financial and propaganda operations. The authorities have vowed to maintain these efforts to ensure national security and prevent the spread of extremist ideologies.

By Vafa Guliyeva