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Malaysia: Sabah bomb squad detonates WWII-era explosive found by fisherman in Lahad Datu

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A live World War II-era bomb discovered on the banks of Sungai Segama in Kampung Batu 8 has been safely detonated by police bomb disposal experts. Lahad Datu police chief ACP Dzulbaharin Ismail said the unexploded ordnance (UXO) was destroyed Read More …

Malaysia: Second unexploded World War II bomb detonated at Lok Kawi

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A second unexploded World War II (WW2) bomb was detonated by the Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) near Lok Kawi Plastic Industries, at 3pm, Sunday. District Police Chief Supt Kamaruddin Ambo Sakka said the five-hour operation involving various agencies started at Read More …

Malaysia: WWII bomb safely detonated in the waters off Semporna

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A World War II-era bomb was safely detonated by the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) in the waters off Pulau Sibuan, Semporna, on Saturday evening (Jan 11). The unexploded ordnance (UXO), discovered by local fishermen on Jan 7, had remained dormant Read More …