26/09/2023 Singapore
“If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance”.
4000 residents and workers will be evacuated on Tuesday from Upper Bukit Timah where a 100 kilogramme aerial bomb from World War II had been discovered and will undergo a controlled disposal on-site. A 200-metre cordon around the site will also be in place, along with road closures. CNA spoke to experts to unearth what goes into the detonation of an explosive war relic that has been left underground for decades. The bomb is likely to be a “type 94” that was used by the Japanese, said Winson Chew, an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialist with Blastwork Solutions. He said it was crucial to identify the device so that EOD professionals know what type of fuse it has and the safety approach required.
Photo–Source: borneobulletin.com.bn
If you find anything that appears to be an explosive device, do not touch it, leave it where it is and call the police. We will contact the appropriate agencies to properly dispose of the item.
Biography of a Bomb
Dear editors, Biographie einer Bombe is aimed at highlighting the danger caused by unexploded bombs. Moreover, the most important aspect is that we work completely non profit, what drives us is raising awerness about this topic. We make use of your pictures and articles, but we need them to put a context in how findings are done. We trust in your understanding. We will (and we always do) cite the source and the author. We thank you for your comprehension.
