Kupang (ANTARA) - Survivors of the eruptions of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), have discovered 16 active grenades and 393 rounds of ammunition, which are believed to date back to World War II.

East Flores Police Chief, Adjunct Chief Commissioner (AKBP) Adhitya Octorio Putra, identified the explosives as type 97 grenades —standard hand grenades used by Japanese soldiers during the global war.

He noted that the grenades, each measuring around 9.6 centimeters in length and weighing 65 grams, are currently stored in a bunker located far from residential areas.

Putra explained that the ammunition rounds had been secured at a security post jointly operated by police and military officers.

First Inspector Anwar Sanusi from the district police explained that the grenades and ammunition were found by eruption refugees in a temporary housing facility erected in Konga Village by the central government.

He said the refugees discovered the grenades and ammunition while digging a septic tank on Tuesday.

A bomb disposal team from the NTT Police is expected to arrive at the bunker to handle the grenades safely.

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Translator: Kornelis K, Tegar Nurfitra
Editor: Anton Santoso
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