Chinese embassy suggests explosive found at PNG wharf a 'wine bottle' that 'poses no danger'
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Exclusive by Papua New Guinea correspondent Marian FaaTopic:WeaponsPosted Tue 3 Nov 2026 at 6:03pmTue 3 Nov 2026 at 6:03pm, updated Tue 3 Nov 2026 at 6:27pmTue 3 Nov 2026 at 6:27pmThe explosive was discovered at a major Papua New Guinea wharf.
(Supplied: Facebook)In short: Chinese government officials have suggested a large shell-shaped object found at a Papua New Guinea wharf is a "wine bottle".
A police report has identified it as an undetonated artillery projectile that contains chemical explosives and a fuse.
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Exclusive by Papua New Guinea correspondent Marian FaaTopic:WeaponsPosted Tue 3 Nov 2026 at 6:03pmTue 3 Nov 2026 at 6:03pm, updated Tue 3 Nov 2026 at 6:27pmTue 3 Nov 2026 at 6:27pmThe explosive was discovered at a major Papua New Guinea wharf.
(Supplied: Facebook)In short: Chinese government officials have suggested a large shell-shaped object found at a Papua New Guinea wharf is a "wine bottle".
A police report has identified it as an undetonated artillery projectile that contains chemical explosives and a fuse.