Live torpedo found in Ambon

AMBON, Maluku: Sirimau district residents discovered an explosive device, still believed to be dangerous, on Tuesday evening, sparking fear in the densely populated district of Ambon city.

The 50-centimeter long and 30-centimeter diameter explosive was found after local residents were digging a hole for a septic tank to be built. While digging, a resident's hoe struck a metal object and it was discovered later that it was an explosive of some type.

The police were called in and the torpedo was then taken to a nearby police station for inspection, said First. Insp. La Ode Muhammad, the chief of Sirimau Police. -- JP