A local resident of Dan Hoa commune earlier alerted local authorities after she discovered a suspicious object near the bank of a local stream, about 20m from National Highway 12A.

Upon receiving the report, local officials quickly verified the situation, secured the area, and contacted specialized units for support.

MAG’s emergency response team arrived at the scene shortly afterwards to assess the risk and determine the best course of action. Experts identified the object as an MK82 bomb left over from the war, weighing approximately 241 kilograms, with a potential blast radius of about 1.5 kilometres.

After thoroughly evaluating the situation, MAG experts safely handled the device and transported it to a designated site for future controlled detonation.

It is known that Dan Hoa commune has previously been the site of multiple discoveries of unexploded ordnance from the war. Thanks to timely action by authorities and MAG, all incidents have been handled safely to ensure the protection of local residents.

Quang Tri, one of the areas most heavily affected by the war in Vietnam, continues to face serious threats from a large amount of unexploded ordnance (UXO) that stays in the ground, posing ongoing risks to the lives and safety of local residents.

Statistics show approximately 81% of Quang Tri’s land area is contaminated with explosive remnants of war. Many of these hazardous areas include residential zones, farmland, schools, and key infrastructure, which are unsafe due to incomplete clearance efforts.

Over the years, cooperation projects between local authorities and international organisations have helped clear thousands of hectares and safely remove tens of thousands of explosive devices. However, the remaining workload is still significant, and additional resources are urgently needed to accelerate the clearance process and ensure community safety.

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