Turkey detains 15 for IS links but finds no concrete threats

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The group was detained for purportedly planning attacks on the Swedish and Dutch Consulates in Istanbul. The police added they couldn't ascertain any concrete threats against the locations. The intelligence that led to the police operation stated that the group may have received instructions from an affiliate of IS. In November, a bombing on Istanbul’s bustling Istiklal Avenue killed six people.

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Associated Press News

Turkey detains 15 for IS links but finds no concrete threats

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish police have arrested 15 people for alleged links to the extremist Islamic State group, the country's official news agency said late Saturday, following days of security warnings by Western consulates.

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Turkey detains 15 for IS links but finds no concrete threats

Turkey’s official news agency says 15 people have been arrested for alleged links to the extremist Islamic State group following days of security warnings by Western consulates

4 months ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Turkey detains 15 for IS links but finds no concrete threats

Turkey’s official news agency says 15 people have been arrested for alleged links to the extremist Islamic State group following days of security warnings by Western consulates

4 months ago·Washington, United States

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Turkey detains 15 for IS links but finds no concrete threats

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s official news agency says 15 people have been arrested for alleged links to the extremist Islamic State group following days of security warnings by Western consulates. Anadolu news agency, sourcing an Istanbul police statement, said the group was detained for purportedly planning attacks on the Swedish and Dutch Consulates in Istanbul, as well as churches and synagogues. But the police added they couldn’t ascertain any …

4 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Turkey detains 15 for IS links but finds no concrete threats

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Channel News Asia

Turkey detains 15 for Islamic State links but finds no concrete threats

ISTANBUL: Turkish police have arrested 15 people for alleged links to the extremist Islamic State group, the country's official news agency said late Saturday (Feb 4), following days of security warnings by Western consulates. Anadolu news agency, sourcing an Istanbul police statement, said the group was d

4 months ago·Singapore

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