Three Terrorists Killed, Al Qaida Cell Leader Captured

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BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces killed three terrorists and detained 26 suspected terrorists including an al-Qaida in Iraq cell leader during raids Monday morning targeting foreign fighter facilitator and al-Qaida in Iraq networks.

In Al Karabilah, Coalition Forces raided four buildings where a foreign fighter facilitation cell was reported to be operating. During the raid, ground forces encountered three armed men who attempted to engage them. Coalition Forces quickly responded killing the three terrorists. Thirteen suspects with alleged ties to the foreign fighter facilitation cell were also detained.

Coalition Forces captured the suspected leader of an al-Qaida in Iraq cell in Mosul. The al-Qaida cell in Mosul reportedly specializes in IED attacks against Coalition Forces. Three others were detained during the raid.
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