A 500kg World War II bomb discovered during archaeological digs in the Val-de-Marne region near Paris will be defused this Saturday. The discovery, made in early July, has prompted a large-scale operation involving bomb disposal experts from the police prefecture. Authorities are enacting significant safety measures, including the evacuation of local residents and the interruption of RER train services. The operation is described as exceptional due to the bomb’s size and location. Drones are expected to be used to monitor the area during the defusal process. The aim is to neutralize the bomb safely and minimize disruption to the surrounding community. This incident highlights the ongoing presence of unexploded ordnance from WWII in France.