People, including citizens of Azerbaijan, are periodically arrested with the accusation of links with the organization.
After anti-terrorist raids, executed in Istanbul and other Turkish cities during past two days, 143 people have been arrested with the accusation of being tied with the Islamic State. Turkey is the main transit way for those who aim to become ISIS members. People, including citizens of Azerbaijan, are periodically arrested with the accusation of links with the organization. 252 of 5000 people deported from the country with this accusation are citizens of Azerbaijan.