Turkish forces detain 27 suspects in operation against Daesh in 13 provinces

Türkiye’s Izmir-led operation against the Daesh terrorist group across 13 provinces resulted in the detention of 27 suspects.

Overview of operation against Daesh

As part of ongoing investigations by the Izmir Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office’s Counterterrorism Crimes Bureau, authorities conducted a large-scale operation targeting the terrorist organization Daesh. The operation focused on preventing the financing of terrorism. Arrest warrants were issued for 30 suspects.

Provinces involved

The operation against Daesh was launched from Izmir and simultaneously carried out in 12 other provinces, including Ankara, Sakarya, Kocaeli, Istanbul, Erzincan, Konya, Malatya, Mardin, Eskisehir, Bitlis, Gaziantep and Adana. Authorities confirmed that 27 suspects were detained during the raids.

Remaining suspects

Three individuals remain at large, and efforts to apprehend them are ongoing, according to the officials.