Details of the operation to capture the ISIS terrorist in Istanbul
Details have emerged regarding the police tracking and operation targeting Berkan Çil, who was neutralized while planning an ISIS-linked terrorist attack in Istanbul.
Behind-the-scenes details of the police operation in Istanbul's Sultanbeyli district targeting Berkan Çil, who was determined to be linked to the terrorist organization ISIS and planning a terrorist attack in the country, have been brought to light. The process of capturing the suspect, tracked step-by-step with the help of security cameras, and the meticulous work carried out by the police were shared.
Background of the Operation
Details of the operation carried out against the suspect named Berkan Çil, who was determined to be linked to the terrorist organization ISIS and preparing for a terrorist attack in Istanbul's Sultanbeyli, have become clear. It was reported that a major disaster was averted with this intervention.
Security Camera Tracking
Upon determining that the suspect, whom the teams could not find at home, had left 20 minutes prior, a step-by-step tracking process was initiated via security cameras. License plate identification and route analysis were conducted to determine the suspect's direction of escape.
Tuzla and the Taxi Stand
The movements of the suspect, who was determined to have left his own vehicle in Tuzla and rented a taxi from a taxi stand, were monitored moment by moment. The tracking, conducted by the police in coordination with intelligence and security units, extended all the way to the bus terminal.
Clash and Neutralization
Responding to the police's calls to surrender with gunfire, and continuing to fire even after falling to the ground without dropping his weapon, the suspect was neutralized by the intervention of the teams. It was stated that the police acted cool-headedly during the clash.
Family's Police Application
It was revealed that the suspect's father realized about 4 years ago that his son had become radicalized by communicating with ISIS in Austria and reported this to the security units there, and after the individual came to Istanbul, he also conveyed the situation to the Istanbul Police Department.