Turkish police detain 12 IS suspects in northwestern region

ANKARA, Aug 24: 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.