18 suspects detained over alleged links to ISIL in Istanbul

Some 18 people were detained in simultaneous raids around Istanbul over alleged links to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) on June 11, Hurriyet Daily News reported citing Doğan News Agency.

Anti-terrorism police raided 19 different addresses in 11 districts in Istanbul early on June 11 as part of an investigation into the jihadist group. 

The 18 suspects, who were alleged to have taken part in activities in ISIL in Syria and participated in clashes on behalf of the group, were detained by police and taken to a police station for testimony.

Police also seized weapons, ammunition, documents and digital materials during the raids.