Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialists of the East Estonia division of the Rescue Board found and disarmed altogether 242 explosives this week.
Rauno Raidloo, head of the Rescue Board’s EOD team for East Estonia, said that the explosives were found in the area between Sirgala, Auvere and Sinimäe. This is the location of World War II battles.
“This year is different from last year due to the large number of events and findings. This is due to the increased awareness of different communities of how to act when detecting an explosive,” Raidloo said, adding that those reporting the explosives are generally those who care about the safety of the community and the environment.
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Source: ERR.ee