Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Turkey Arrests 115 Suspected ISIS Members Over Christmas Attacks
Turkish police recently arrested 115 people suspected of being part of the Islamic State group.
These suspects were planning to attack crowded places and worship sites during Christmas and New Year celebrations.
The police found guns and ammunition during their raids.
The government says they are working hard to stop these terrorist groups from causing harm.
They have also increased security in big cities like Istanbul and Ankara to keep everyone safe during the holidays.
Additionally, Turkish intelligence conducted a raid near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border and detained a senior ISIS operative.
Turkey shares a long border with Syria, where ISIS continues to operate.
Turkish authorities arrested 115 suspected Islamic State members planning attacks during Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Raids were conducted in 124 locations across Istanbul, leading to the seizure of firearms and ammunition.
Suspects were targeting crowded places, worship sites, and areas with foreign residents and tourists.
Security measures have been heightened in major cities, with increased patrols and alerts through the New Year.
The government emphasized its commitment to dismantling sleeper cells and curbing extremist threats.
- Who
- Turkish authorities and counterterrorism units
- What
- Arrested 115 suspected Islamic State members planning attacks during Christmas and New Year celebrations
- When
- Recent, with raids conducted on Thursday
- Where
- Istanbul and other major Turkish cities
- Why
- To prevent planned terrorist activities targeting non-Muslim communities and festive gatherings
Government and Security Forces
ISIS Supporters
Preventing Attacks
Government and Security Forces
Turkish authorities conducted raids to prevent planned attacks during Christmas and New Year celebrations, targeting ISIS members and seizing weapons.
ISIS Supporters
ISIS supporters were actively planning attacks across Turkey, particularly against non-Muslims and festive gatherings.
- Number of Suspects Arrested
- 115
- Targeted Locations
- 124
- Weapons Seized
- Pistols and ammunition
- Potential Targets
- Crowded places, worship sites, areas with foreign residents and tourists
- Security Measures
- Increased patrols in major cities, heightened alert through New Year
- Government Statement
- Commitment to dismantle sleeper cells and curb extremist threats
- Additional Suspects Sought
- 22
- Border Operations
- Turkish intelligence conducted a raid near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, detaining a senior ISIS operative.
- Syrian Border
- Turkey shares a 900km border with Syria, where ISIS continues to operate.
Sources
Islamic State planning attack on Christmas, says Turkey after arresting 115 suspected terrorists
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