Cops in process of removing World War II bomb in Cheras

The Star, Monday September 8, 2014 

by nadirah h. rodzi

Police in the process of removing the World War II bomb.

KAJANG: Police are in the process of removing a bomb, believed to be from World War II, at a jungle-hiking track at Bukit Putih, Batu 9, Cheras.

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.

"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.

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.

"We are still determining whether it is necessary to dispose the explosive at the site or elsewhere," he said.

On Saturday, police were alerted of the discovery of the bomb by a group of about four hikers.

Police immediately sealed off all entrances and advised the public to stay at least 1.5km radius away from the area.