Turkish authorities have detained 119 individuals nationwide alleged to have connections with the Islamic State (IS) group, the Interior Ministry announced on Monday. The operation spanned 30 provinces, including the major cities of Istanbul and Ankara.

According to the ministry, a total of 199 suspects were arrested during the police campaign targeting the IS network, which it also referred to as Daesh. The charges against the detainees range from membership in the terrorist organization and disseminating IS propaganda on social media to financing the group through intermediaries and purported charitable organizations.

The crackdown follows a recent spike in security operations linked to IS activities in Turkey. In late June, law enforcement officers killed a man believed to have IS ties during a gunfight in southern Ankara. This incident occurred just weeks before a NATO summit convened in the capital.

Shortly after the shooting, Ankara's chief prosecutor ordered the arrest of 209 people suspected of affiliations with IS and far-left groups, prompting another wave of detentions in the city. The Turkish government has intensified its efforts to dismantle IS cells amid ongoing concerns over the group’s attempts to carry out attacks within Turkey’s borders.

Turkiye maintains a heightened security posture as it continues to balance counterterrorism efforts with political and regional challenges. The ministry’s latest announcement underscores the sustained focus on combating IS-related threats while addressing other extremist elements operating domestically.