A sea mine was found during dredging work in the IJ in Amsterdam, near Java Island on Wednesday evening. The police believe the explosive dates from World War II. An explosives clearance team from Defense dived to the bomb late on Wednesday night and will re-enter the water this morning. There is no immediate danger to the surrounding area, according to the police.
Dredgers picked up the mine on the north side of the island during work on Wednesday, according to Hart van Nederland. After pictures were taken of the explosive, and it was identified as a possible sea mine, it was carefully placed back down, and explosive experts from Defense were called in. They dived down to the bomb late on Wednesday night to determine whether it needs to be removed immediately or can be left until daylight.
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Source: NL Times