Eight suspected ISIS members from Iraq, Syria detained in raids in northern Türkiye

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The police captured at least eight suspected members of ISIS during raids today (August 29) in the northern province of Samsun.

The raids were carried out as part of an investigation launched by prosecutors in the İlkadım district of the Black Sea province, the state-run Anadolu Agency (AA) reported, citing security sources who "did not want to be named."

Seven of the detainees were from Iraq and one was from Syria, according to the report.

Police also seized digital equipment and materials during the raids at various addresses.

ISIS carried out multiple bombings and armed attacks targeting civilians in Türkiye between 2013 and 2017, killing over 300 people and wounding hundreds more.

The authorities have been criticized for negligence in the investigations into the attacks.

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