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Istanbul police arrest 9 Daesh suspects in counterterrorism operation

Istanbul police arrest 9 Daesh suspects in counterterrorism operation
June 12, 2025 10:50 AM GMT+03:00

Turkish police arrested nine suspects wanted by Interpol as "foreign terrorist fighters" in an operation targeting the Daesh terrorist organization in Istanbul.

The operation, conducted under an investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, targeted 15 suspects identified through intelligence indicating their involvement with Daesh.

The suspects were found to have conducted organizational propaganda on social media and were subjects of Interpol red notices as "foreign terrorist fighters."

Footage from the operations in Istanbul as police arrest 9 Daesh suspects wanted by Interpol on 12 June, 2025. (Screengrab from AA Video)
Footage from the operations in Istanbul as police arrest 9 Daesh suspects wanted by Interpol on 12 June, 2025. (Screengrab from AA Video)

Search for remaining suspects

Police teams successfully detained nine of the 15 identified suspects during the operation.

Law enforcement efforts continue to locate and apprehend the six remaining fugitive suspects.

Investigation details

The prosecutor's office investigation revealed that the suspects had information forms indicating their participation in the Daesh terrorist organization.

Authorities confirmed the suspects' involvement in spreading terrorist propaganda through social media platforms.

June 12, 2025 10:50 AM GMT+03:00
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