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Authorities detain notorious terrorist chief

BAGHDAD, Nov 21 (KUNA) -- A notorious leader of a little terrorist group, called "the naqshabandi bridages line" was arrested in a raid in Salah Ad-Din governorate north of Baghdad, police said on Sunday.
The Rapid Reaction Brigade troops raided the province of Salah Ad-Din, based on accurate intelligence information, targeting a terrorist group, a police source told KUNA.
The forces detained a leader and nine members of the group, the source added.
They indentified the leader as a relative of the former vice president, Izzat Al-Douri, he said, adding that the others were interrogated.
The group, led by Al-Douri, has claimed responsibility for numerous deadly attacks.(end) ohh.hs KUNA 211336 Nov 10NNNN