BUKIT MERTAJAM – Workers at the solid waste management site in Ampang Jajar here were in shock after one of them discovered a hand grenade there yesterday.
Central Seberang Prai police chief Tan Cheng San said they received information about the discovery of the explosive material at about 1.30pm before a police team immediately went to the location for an inspection.
“Initial police inspection found that the solid waste management site is located in a hilly and fenced area, while the suspected hand grenade was found in a rusty and complete state.
“The Bomb Disposal Unit from the Penang Police Headquarters arrived to conduct a security inspection at the location and proceeded with the disposal process in that area,” he said in a statement today.
According to Tan, the police are still conducting further investigations regarding the discovery of the hand grenade. – September 12, 2023
