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July 11, 2007
Release A070711a

Suspected Secret Cell Terrorist Detained by Coalition Forces

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces detained one suspected Secret Cell terrorist before dawn on Wednesday in Southwest Baghdad.  It is believed that the military aged male is affiliated with the Jaysh al-Mahdi affiliated Special Groups, the terror group active in Baghdad and believed to be responsible for numerous attacks on Iraqi civilians as well as Coalition Forces in Baghdad.

No shots were fired when Coalition Forces conducted a raid to capture or kill terrorists suspected of kidnapping, killing, and conducting attacks against the Iraqi people and Coalition Forces.

 “Coalition troops continue to target members of terror groups who attack the Iraqi people and Coalition Forces.” said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesperson. “The Iraqi people have made it clear that terrorist activity is unwanted and will not be tolerated.  Coalition Forces remain committed to detaining members of terror groups in Baghdad.”

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