National Policemen from the 3rd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st NP Division, conducting combined operations with Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers, discovered a large amount of Iraqi and U.S. currency in a potato chip factory in Baghdad’s Karadah district Jan. 21.

The factory is suspected of being used in the production of improvised-explosive devices and in funding terrorist operations. The combined forces seized more than 51 million dinar and more than $100,000. Three AK-47 assault rifles were also seized.

A combined investigation with the Baghdad Operations Command is currently ongoing.

“We will continue to work with our Iraqi Security Force partners to disable terrorist networks and prevent future attacks,” said Lt. Col. William McRae, commander of the 1st Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. “If our investigation finds that there is no wrongdoing, all property taken will be returned to its rightful owner.”

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