By: Zahron Sokry
The Cambodian Mine Action Centre yesterday removed two unexploded MK-82 bombs from a sandpit in Kandal province’s Kandal Steung district.
CMAC director-general Heng Ratana said five of his team members and local authorities worked together to remove the bombs after receiving a report of the discovery from local people.
“We have already transferred the bombs to a safe place and will defuse them later,” Mr Ratana said.
“CMAC has found more than 90 unexploded MK-82 bombs in the last year.”
From 1969 to 1973, the US dropped about 500,000 tonnes of explosives on Cambodian soil.
Earlier this month, Ly Thuch, secretary-general of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority, said the government wants to commit to being mine-free in 2025.
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