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9 ISIS members arrested in security operation north of Baghdad

 9 ISIS members arrested in security operation north of Baghdad

Archival photo

Arrested person. Archival Photo.
Arrested person. Archival Photo.

(IraqiNews.com) Baghdad – The Ministry of Defense announced on Monday, that nine members of the so-called ISIS were arrested during a security operation north of Baghdad, while indicated to the seizure of a number of explosive belts and various ammunition.

The Ministry of Defense said in a statement received by IraqiNews.com, “A force from the military intelligence arrested a terrorist group of nine people working within the so-called ISIS state of North of Baghdad.”

The statement added, “The operation resulted in the seizure of a number of explosive belts and automatic weapons, as well as various ammunition and military uniforms, pointing out that, “The terrorists were intending to target innocent citizens and security forces in Baghdad areas.”