Japanese bomb found

Tue, 02 Aug 1994, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

Japanese bomb found

JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: A medium-sized bomb left by Japanese
troops during the World War II has been found intact in Sowi,
Manokwari regency.

Manokwari police chief Major Tjahjo Hernoadi said the 2.5 ton
bomb was found protruding from the earth's surface.

He said that efforts to disarm the bomb were hampered by the
shortage of equipment.

Manokwari was the base of Ally troops during the war, and it
was believed that the bomb was dropped by the Japanese to conquer
the area. The bomb failed to explode, Antara reported. (par)

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