Quang Tri, Aug. 14 -- The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team 1 (EOD1) of PeaceTrees Vietnam has successfully detonated a 227kg MK-82 bomb at the Vietnam-Laos border area.

The operation, involving the safe destruction by burning, took place near border marker 607 in Lia commune, Vietnam's Quang Tri province, the provincial Department of Foreign Affairs said on August 14.

The bomb was discovered on June 14 during construction of an anti-erosion embankment along the Se Pon River, less than 70 metres from the border marker. It measured 1.54 metres in length and 274mm in diameter.

The bomb was discovered on June 14 during construction of an anti-erosion embankment along the Se Pon River, less than 70 metres from the border marker. It measured...