Most recently, on 16 September, an NPA/RENEW multi-task team identified a suspected item of ERW at a depth of approximately 50 centimetres below ground in an area used for rubber and lemongrass cultivation in Con Tien Commune, Quang Tri Province.
227-kg Bomb Discovered in a Local Farmer’s Plantation
Following the report, the Provincial Operations Manager, EOD Team Leader and Level 3 EOD technicians, in accordance with the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS), promptly arrived at the site to conduct a technical assessment.
Following a technical assessment by the EOD specialists, the item was identified as a MK82 aerial bomb, weighing approximately 227 kg and containing approximately 87 kg of Tritonal explosive.
NPA/RENEW EOD Team Moves the Bomb to the Demolition Site
Following a detailed technical assessment and close coordination with the Quang Tri Mine Action Center (QTMAC), the Quang Tri Provincial Military Command, and the relevant local Military Command, the technical team determined that the bomb could be safely moved under strictly controlled conditions.
The bomb was subsequently transported to the NPA/RENEW Central Demolition Site (CDS) in Vinh Dinh Commune for safe disposal.
Speaking about the operation, Mr. Mai Van Viet, Provincial Operations Manager (POM), said that it was fortunate that the bomb had been detected and dealt with promptly before any incident occurred. If accidentally initiated, the bomb could pose a serious risk and potentially have a hazardous effects radius of up to approximately 800 metres.
The NPA/RENEW EOD team conducted the detonation of a bomb at the centralized demolition site.
The clearance operation at the site in Con Tien Commune commenced on 5 August 2026 and is expected to be completed on 21 October 2026.
📞 ERW Reporting Hotlines – Quang Tri: 0901 941 941 - 18001741
Source: Thuong hieu & Cong luan E-Magazine
