Vintage Howitzer shell unearthed in Makati construction site | Inquirer News

Vintage Howitzer shell unearthed in Makati construction site

By: - Reporter / @ConsINQ
/ 10:51 AM September 04, 2019

MANILA, Philippines – A vintage Howitzer shell was discovered in a construction site Makati City Wednesday morning.

Makati cops recover Howitzer vintage bomb

The 105-millimeter vintage Howitzer shell found in a Makati City construction site. (Photo courtesy of Makati City police)

The Makati City Police – Police Community Precinct (PCP)-8 said one Reinerio Valdez found the explosive at the construction site along J.P. Rizal Extension in Barangay East Rembo at around 8 a.m.

Makati City police chief Col. Rogelio Simon said members of Makati PCP-8 secured the area and retrieved the 105-millimeter shell.

Makati cops recover Howitzer vintage bomb

Makati City police officers secure the construction site where a vintage Howitzer shell was discovered. (Photo courtesy of Makati City police)

It was turned over to the explosives and ordnance unit of the Makati City police for proper disposal. / gsg

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