2 weeks Ago By Wynna Wong
Hong Kong police have safely detonated a 500lbs (227kg) aerial bomb dropped by Japanese forces during World War II and discovered in waters off the eastern New Territories. The ordinance was brought to the attention of authorities by a citizen’s report filed on September 15. The bomb was found in waters east of Shek Ngau Chau in Sai Kung at a depth of 13 metres (43 feet).
The force confirmed on Tuesday that the ordinance was a 500lbs Japanese aerial bomb dating back to World War II, and was destroyed in a controlled explosion at 2.46pm. Police shared a video online that included clips of divers approaching the bomb and its detonation underwater, creating a large white plume on the sea’s surface.
The force said the explosive ordnance disposal unit, the special duties unit’s water assault team, the small boat division, marine police and the unmanned aircraft systems team had worked together to safely dispose of the bomb. Police urged residents to immediately report any similar suspicious items they found, and warned against attempting to handle such objects..
