Two unexploded World War II aircraft bombs were safely neutralized overnight from Saturday to Sunday near Moordrecht in South Holland, the municipality of Zuidplas reported.
The first bomb was rendered safe at approximately 2:15 a.m. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD) first removed the detonator, followed by the percussion cap a few minutes later. The initial phase of the operation proceeded smoothly. About 30 minutes later, the second bomb was successfully dismantled.
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Source: NL Times
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