Bomb Squad Detonates 226kg WWII Bomb Found At Cheras Hiking Trail
A group of hikers discovered the bomb on a hiking trail near Bukit Cheras and Bukit Hartamas.
By Mei Mei Chu — 09 Sep 2014, 11:25 AM — Updated about 10 years ago
Police have detonated a 226kg World War II bomb that was found in a recreational area in Cheras
Weighing over 200kg, the bomb was identified as a Mark 1-952 type. It was 47cm long and 43cm wide.
ACP Ab Rashid added the bomb, weighing over 200kg, has been identified as a Mark 1-952 type. "It is 47cm in length and 43cm in diameter.
thestar.com.myThe bomb was first discovered by a group of hikers near Bukit Cheras and Bukit Hartamas on Saturday morning, 6 September 2014
Kajang OCPD Asst Comm Ab Rashid Ab Wahab said the bomb, weighing over 200kg, was found by several hikers Saturday evening. “A group of four hikers discovered the bomb and immediately alerted us with a phone call.
thestar.com.myAfter being alerted, the district headquarters sent a bomb squad to the scene and sealed off the hiking track
Police have sealed off a jungle hiking track near Bukit Cheras Awana and Bukit Hartamas in Cheras after a World War II bomb was found. “A bomb squad from the district headquarters was sent to the scene and we have been on standby,” he said.
thestar.com.myPolice immediately sealed off all entrances and advised the public to stay at least 1.5km radius away from the area.
thestar.com.myOn Monday morning, a team consisting of 30 bomb experts from various police contingents were sent to dispose the explosive
OCPD Asst Comm Ab Rashid Ab Rashid said a team of bomb experts from Bukit Aman and from various police contingents are involved in the disposal of the explosive. "We have been on standby since we were first alerted on Saturday at about 7pm.
thestar.com.my"The team, comprising 30 bomb experts, moved in at about 10am. "They have reached the site, which is on the top of the hill, after one and a half hours of hiking," he said.
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The bomb was safely detonated in the same area it was found using explosives which was buried together with the bomb
District Police Chief ACP Abdul Rashid Abdul Wabah said the 47 centimeter bomb was detonated at the same area it was found using explosive, which was buried together with the bomb.
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Kajang police chief Assistant Commissioner Ab Rashid Ab Wahab said the bomb was active and could have exploded anytime
“It was still active and could have exploded anytime. The Bomb Disposal Unit rushed to inspect the bomb and later destroyed it,” he told reporters at the scene.
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The public is advised to inform the police quickly they find any old bombs
Ab Rashid advised the public to inform the police quickly if old bombs were found.
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