17 Sep 2020 | 11:31 PM UTC

Turkey: Police carry out arrests during counter-terrorism operations in Ankara September 17

Police arrest 16 suspects during counter-terrorism operations in Ankara on September 17; further operations possible

TIMEFRAME expected from 9/17/2020, 12:00 AM until 9/19/2020, 11:59 PM (Asia/Istanbul). COUNTRY/REGION Ankara

Event

Police have arrested at least 16 people suspected of having links to the Islamic State (IS) militant group during counter-terrorism operations in Ankara on Thursday, September 17. Security forces stated that those detained are Iraqi nationals and that three others are still being sought by police.

Further counter-terrorism operations in Ankara are possible over the near term.

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Those in Turkey should remain vigilant and adhere to all instructions and advice issued by local authorities and their home governments.

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