AFM safely removes unexploded WWII ordnance from Rabat, Birżebbuġa
Historical explosive items continue to be found across Malta
The Armed Forces of Malta was called to two sites within 24 hours by people who stumbled upon historical unexploded ordnance.
AFM said its Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, 3 regiment, was called out to a residence in Rabat on Friday evening following a report of a suspected item of wartime origin.
Photos: Facebook/Armed Forces of Malta (AFM)The item was identified as a World War II British 3.7‑inch projectile.
Officers from the Rabat Police Station provided assistance.
Following inspection, the item was safely transported to AFM premises in Pembroke, where it was disposed of on Saturday morning in a controlled and managed environment.
Then, on Saturday afternoon, a separate report was received through the 112 emergency services line regarding two items found within the limits of Birżebbuġa.
An EOD team conducted an on‑site assessment and confirmed that one item was a 3.7‑inch British projectile, while the other one was a three‑inch mortar round.
The mortar round was confirmed to contain no explosive material.
The projectile was transferred to the AFM Military area in Pembroke, where it was also safely disposed of.
Historical items of this nature continue to be found across Malta.
The AFM urged people to keep the following in mind:
- Do not attempt to move or handle any unfamiliar object
- It is acceptable to take photographs, provided the item is not disturbed
- Call 112 to report the object so that it can be assessed by the relevant authorities
Photos: Facebook/Armed Forces of Malta (AFM)