SAF bomb squad activated after war relic found in East Coast Park

The Singapore Armed Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was activated earlier yesterday morning (Mar 13) when a suspected war relic was found in the vicinity of East Coast Park.

The war relic was assessed to be a 25 pounder projectile (11.5kg shell) and was safely disposed on-site in the afternoon.

"Kudos to the EOD for always being operationally ready and keeping us safe," said The Singapore Army acebook page, which shared photos of the incident.