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The bomb was deactivated. (Photo: laodong.vn)

The 250kg unexploded bomb had a diameter of 27.3 cm and was 2.2m long. It was unearthed when local workers were constructing a freshwater reservoir in Phao Dai ward, Ha Tien city.

Upon receiving the information, the Military Command of Ha Tien city deployed troops to work with local militia forces and policemen to guard the site. It also reported the case to the Kien Giang provincial Military Command.

The provincial Military Command sent its engineers to the site and then teamed up with the on-site forces to move the bomb to a safe place for destruction.

Translated by Chung Anh