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Active Grenade Found by Scavenger in Bekasi
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Active Grenade Found by Scavenger in Bekasi

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Police in Bekasi, Indonesia, confirmed a grenade found by a scavenger is still active.
  • The grenade, believed to be of British origin, was found intact but rusted and has been taken for disposal.
  • Authorities urge the public to report any suspicious objects to the emergency services.

A scavenger in Tambun Selatan, Bekasi, Indonesia, discovered a live grenade on Monday, August 17. Police confirmed the explosive device, believed to be of British manufacture, was still active despite being rusted. The grenade, measuring approximately 60mm in diameter and 100mm in length, weighed 410 grams and was complete with a safety pin and lever.

Based on the Jibom Team's handling, the object is a hand grenade-type military bomb with a diameter of about 60 mm, a length of 100 mm, weighing 410 grams, in an active rusted condition, equipped with a safety pin and safety lever, and is suspected to be of British origin.

— Kompol WuryantiThe Head of the Tambun Selatan Police explained the condition and origin of the discovered grenade.

Authorities immediately cordoned off the area, urging residents to stay at least 50 meters away from the discovery site. The bomb squad from the West Java Regional Police was dispatched to evacuate the grenade. It has since been transported to the Gegana Unit of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police for disposal according to standard procedures.

The Jibom Team of the West Java Regional Police carried out the evacuation of the object to be taken to the Gegana Headquarters for disposal according to procedure.

— Kompol WuryantiThe Head of the Tambun Selatan Police described the process of handling the explosive.

This discovery highlights the potential dangers lurking in unexpected places. Police are reminding the public to exercise caution and report any found suspicious items immediately by calling the national emergency number, 110, to ensure public safety.

Initial information was received after a scavenger saw a suspicious object, then residents reported it to the Tambun Selatan Police Station.

— Kompol WuryantiThe Head of the Tambun Selatan Police detailed how the discovery was reported.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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