Sunday, January 6, 2008

Bombs From World War 2 Discovered At Jalan Gembira, S'pore--Extracted frm S'pore News..

SINGAPORE : 27 unexploded war relics were found at a Jalan Gembira construction site at MacPherson Gardens on Saturday afternoon.


The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) said the relics comprised old artillery shells, mortar bombs and stick grenades. The activating fuzes were not attached.

The SAF Chemical Biological Radioactive and Explosive Defence Group is dealing with the relics which will be brought to a demolition range for disposal.

MINDEF also assured the public that there is no cause for alarm.

A construction worker had made the discovery and MINDEF was called in to clear the relics. — CNA /ls

No comments: