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Multiple "Suspicious Devices"Reported in Boston

31 Jan 2007 - 15:15 EST

Multiple "Suspicious Devices" Found in Boston, MA

From The ERRI/EmergencyNet News Global Watchdesk

BOSTON, MA: According to emergency service sources, at least four "suspicious devices" have been found at different locations in Boston, MA. These latest reports follow an earlier incident near I-93 that involved what is being called a "hoax device." During that earlier incident, what appeared to be a "electronic circuit board" was involved. There did not, however, appear to be any explosives attached. Nonetheless, it was expoded in place by Boston Bomb Squad personnel. Since then, at least four other "devices" have also been found in the Boston area.

Police, Fire, EMS, and Bomb Squad officers have responded to each of the locations, and at least two more of them have been determined to also be "hoax devices." Investigation by local, state, and federal agencies continues at the time of this report. No claim of responsibility has been made, nor were any warnings about the "devices" issued prior to the incidents. There is no known motive for the incidents at this time. Though stressed, Boston police said that they have all the incidents "under control" and that additional officers have been called in to assist in the investigation. There is also a report that the Charles River has been closed to traffic by the U.S.C.G. until the nature of the events in Boston can be ascertained.

Unconfirmed reports are suggesting that the "devices" may be linked to a "school website" and could be some sort of prank involving students, though that has NOT been confirmed by Boston authorities. EmergencyNet News continues to monitor events in Boston and elsewhere, in the event that the Boston incidents are some kind of diversion. Watch EmergencyNet News for more details, as circumstances may dictate.....