WWII mine disarmed in Patra

Bomb squad experts on Saturday conducted a controlled explosion of a mine that was discovered two weeks ago in the northern part of the Port of Patra, in western Greece. The blast from the mine, which weighed around 400 kilograms, was felt in the city of Patra and surrounding areas. The mine is believed to have dated from World War II.

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