(KUNA) -- The Multi-National Force (MNF) said Saturday soldiers arrested an alleged terrorist technical advisor and an improvised explosive device cell leader during two raids in the Doura neighborhoods in the Rashid District on December 17. According to an MNF release, the man is believed to be a Qaeda technical advisor for an IED strike that killed nine soldiers. The suspected terrorist, who has multiple sworn statements against him, was taken to a Coalition Forces detention facility for further questioning. Also that day, soldiers arrested the suspected leader of an IED cell during a cordon and knock operation. The detainee was also taken to a Coalition Forces detention facility for further questioning.