![Members of the Manila Police District (MPD) bomb squad inspect the area where a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) was found near the US embassy in Manila, Philippines, 28 November 2016. EPA](http://www.vosizneias.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/h_53138025-725x483.jpg)
Manila, Philippines – Manila police have defused a suspected bomb found in a trash bin just a few meters (yards) from the U.S. Embassy, snarling morning traffic after authorities closed a portion of a major boulevard where the device was found. No one was reported hurt in the incident.
Two explosions were heard Monday as a bomb disposal unit detonated what police described as a suspicious package believed to be an improvised explosive device.
Street sweeper Winniefreda Francisco says she called police after finding a cellphone attached to a bottle-like cylinder wrapped in black, with wires connecting the cylinder to the phone.
Manila police spokeswoman Marissa Bruno would not give further details, saying a statement will be issued later.
As reported by Vos Iz Neias