24 Jul 2019

Solomons' police warn they will detonate old bombs

12:03 pm on 24 July 2019

Solomon Islands police are warning people on Guadalcanal that old bombs are set to be detonated today.

Unexploded WW2 bombs being detonated at Hells Point.

Unexploded WW2 bombs being detonated at Hells Point. Photo: Solomon Islands Police

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal team is to conduct a live demolition of bombs at Hells Point in the Alligator Creek area East of Honiara.

Inspector Clifford Tunuki said the detonations will happen between 3pm and 5pm.

He said people should avoid Hells Point while the operation is in progress.

Mr Tunuki said the detonations are a normal part of reducing the amount of unexploded bombs from World War Two that are stored at the site.