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Turkey says detains 748 Islamic State suspects in weekend operations

Published 06/02/2017, 09:19
Updated 06/02/2017, 09:30
© Reuters. Worker attaches Turkish flags near the Reina nightclub by the Bosphorus, which was attacked by a gunman, in Istanbul

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey detained 748 Islamic State suspects in weekend operations in 29 provinces, the interior ministry said, in its biggest round-up targeting the jihadist group in Turkey.

Turkish police seized numerous documents, digital materials, two guns, four rifles and ammunition in the operations, the statement said.

Thirty-nine people, mainly foreigners, were killed at New Year when an Islamic State militant opened fire inside the Reina night club in Istanbul.

© Reuters. Worker attaches Turkish flags near the Reina nightclub by the Bosphorus, which was attacked by a gunman, in Istanbul

In addition to the latest detentions, Turkey says at least 780 people, including 350 foreigners, remain in detention - some of whom have been convicted - over suspected links to Islamic State.

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