BAGHDAD, Iraq - Coalition Forces detained two suspected Secret Cell terrorists before dawn on Thursday in Baghdad.  It is believed that the terrorists are members of the Special Groups affiliated with Jaysh al-Mahdi, the terror group active in Baghdad and believed to be responsible for numerous attacks on Iraqi civilians as well as Coalition Forces in Baghdad.

 

Coalition Forces conducted the raid to capture or kill terrorists who allegedly specialize in kidnapping, killing  and building and placing improvised explosive devices.  Intelligence reports indicate that the suspected terrorists targeted during the raid are associated with key leaders in the secret cell terrorist network and have ties to Iranian terrorists groups.  Coalition Forces also confiscated AK-47s and pistols from the suspected terrorists.

 

During the operation, terrorists fired upon Coalition Forces with a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) and hit a house causing undetermined damage.  Coalition Forces engaged the RPG team, who fled the area.

There were no known casualties from the RPG attack.

"Coalition troops will continue to target the terrorists who create fear and chaos in Iraq by killing innocent Iraqis and targeting Coalition Forces," said Maj. Marc Young, an MNF-I spokesperson. "We remain committed to stopping the Iranian influence which serves to terrorize and destabilize Iraq."

 

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