The bombs were discovered last week by two aborigine villagers who reported seeing bomb-like objects in the waters. No details were given on the type of bombs found or their origin.

In a statement released yesterday, police chief Kamal Bakri Medan said the diving unit from the South District Marine Police followed up on the report and identified four areas where it believed bombs could be found.

On Sunday, the diving unit found three chain bombs in one of the areas and brought them back.