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MOD: Security forces arrest terrorist cell before launching attacks in Baghdad

 MOD: Security forces arrest terrorist cell before launching attacks in Baghdad

Representational photo.

MOD: Security forces arrest terrorist cell before launching attacks in Baghdad
Representational photo.

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The Ministry of Defense announced, on Tuesday, arresting a terrorist cell, consisting of four persons, west of Baghdad, while pointed out that the cell was planning to launch attacks on the capital.

The ministry said in a statement that detachments of the Military Intelligence Directorate arrested four terrorists in al-Yarmouk area in Baghdad.

The arrested terrorists were planning to launch attacks on civilians, public property and security forces in the capital, Baghdad, the statement added.

Baghdad is witnessing a surge of violence, including several suicide attacks using booby-trapped vehicles and explosive belts, in addition to separate attacks against civilians and security members, leaving dozens of casualties every day.

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