Turkish authorities have detained 361 people suspected of links to the Islamic State (ISIS) group during a series of large-scale counterterrorism operations carried out across the country, the Interior Ministry announced.
According to the ministry, the coordinated raids were conducted in 39 provinces and targeted individuals allegedly connected to ISIS activities and financing networks, Caliber.Az reports.
In a statement, the Interior Ministry said the detainees included people who had previously operated within the ranks of ISIS, as well as suspects identified during investigations over the past 20 days as providing financial support to the organization.
"During operations conducted by our police against the terrorist organization ISIS in 39 provinces, 361 suspects were detained," the ministry said, adding that security forces would continue efforts to dismantle the group's operational and financial structures.
By Sabina Mammadli
