HALO Trust Cambodia responded to an unusual Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) call-out over the weekend, when a farmer excavating his land in Battambang province’s Samlout district discovered a Mk81 bomb.

The district is one of the most landmine contaminated areas in Cambodia, however finding large air-dropped bombs in this part of the country is rare.

The 110 kilogramme US air-dropped bomb was discovered by a farmer in Battambang province’s Samlout district. Halo Trust

HALO sub-unit commander Da No was quickly on the scene to inspect the bomb and assess its condition. At 110kg (250 lbs), a bomb of this size is extremely dangerous to locals and poses a threat to lives and homes within a 1-kilometre radius. 

Thankfully, the bomb was deemed safe to move and, with the support of Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC), it was removed from the farmer’s land and transported to Kampong Chhnang for disposal.

Fortunately, specialists from the HALO Trust were able to ensure the bomb was removed and will be safely disposed of. Halo Trust