Counterterrorism units of Istanbul Police Department detained 10 people early Sunday for their alleged links to the Daesh terrorist organization.
Security sources said, police launched a pre-dawn operation on several addresses in Tuzla, Pendik, Sultanbeyli, Beylikdüzü and Kağıthane districts after long-term technical and physical surveillance.
The operation was backed by Special Force units, riot police as well as police helicopters.
Police confiscated a large number of digital material and organizational documents.
The suspects were taken to Istanbul Police Headquarters after medical examination for interrogation