Police: there are 3,000 people linked to Islamic State in Turkey

Police: there are 3,000 people linked to Islamic State in Turkey

PanARMENIAN.Net - There are around 3,000 people linked to the Islamic State (IS) group in Turkey, a police intelligence report has said, raising a red alert over the possible future actions of “sleeping cells” of the jihadist group, according to Hurriyet Daily News.

The number adds to 700-1,000 Turkish fighters in the group, whose potential return is an issue of concern for Turkey, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said earlier this week.

Turkey has so far deported 1,165 people and placed an entry ban on 7,250 more, Cavusoglu said.

The police intelligence reports calls for sensitivity to detect the links of the fighters in Turkey. It urged the surveillance of 3,000 people to observe their positions in IS and determine whether or not they are active, describing them as “sleeping cells.”

The police intelligence warning refers to possible attacks on the consulates of Western countries by IS and al Qaeda.

The security measures for the consulates and assets of Western states have been raised to a maximum level with additional forces deployed. The new measures include patrol groups in addition to existing static security points.

The warning also covers NATO facilities and citizens of Western countries. The fact that IS militants control many points on Syria’s border with Turkey is increasing the risks, the notice said.

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