Turkish police work at a hideout of the suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) group in Bursa city, Türkiye, on Aug. 23, 2023. Turkish police have detained 12 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) group in the northwestern city of Bursa, semi-official Anadolu Agency reported Wednesday, citing anonymous security sources. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)
ANKARA, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Turkish police have detained 12 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) group in the northwestern city of Bursa, semi-official Anadolu Agency reported Wednesday, citing anonymous security sources.
Counter-terrorism units of Bursa conducted simultaneous raids in the early morning hours at the hideouts of the suspects who were identified as foreign nationals.
A large amount of digital materials were seized at the suspects' homes, workplaces and vehicles, Anadolu reported.
The IS has claimed a number of deadly attacks in Türkiye, and the Turkish counter-terrorism units, in response, have been frequently conducting operations against the group. ■
A suspected member of the Islamic State (IS) group is detained in Bursa city, Türkiye, on Aug. 23, 2023. Turkish police have detained 12 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) group in the northwestern city of Bursa, semi-official Anadolu Agency reported Wednesday, citing anonymous security sources. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)
