Early on March 31, 2026, a 250-kilogram World War II aerial bomb was found during excavation at a construction site on Tanah Merah Coast Road in Singapore. Given the bomb’s instability and danger, it was deemed unsafe to transport. The Singapore Armed Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team scheduled a controlled detonation of the bomb on April 2, 2026, between 2:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. The disposal took place entirely within the construction site, minimizing risk to the public and nearby airport operations. Authorities warned residents about expected loud noises during the operation. This safe disposal prevents potential damage or injuries... [Continue Reading]