Preparing for a bomb attack: ISIS terrorist captured in Bağcılar

Cemal A.Y., an ISIS member who was preparing for a bomb attack, was captured in an operation conducted at his home in Istanbul's Bağcılar district. A sword was found under the suspect's bed.

Teams from the Istanbul Police Department Intelligence Branch and the Counter-Terrorism Branch determined that ISIS was preparing for an attack in Istanbul. Following the investigation, the trail of Cemal A.Y., an ISIS member who had entered Turkey illegally after receiving training in bomb-making and bomb attacks in Syria, was discovered.

OPERATION CONDUCTED AT HIS HIDE-OUT

An operation was carried out at the address where the suspect was hiding in Bağcılar. Cemal A.Y., who was determined to be preparing for a bomb attack, was captured and taken into custody.

A sword was found under the bed during the search of the house.

After being processed at the Istanbul Provincial Police Department, Cemal A.Y. was referred to the courthouse and arrested on charges of "membership in a terrorist organization."