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Bomb Squad Detonates Suspicious Device In Allston

BOSTON (CBS) - The Boston Police bomb squad detonated a suspicious device on Western Ave in Allston Monday evening.

The owner of the Boyne Irish Pub says the device was a pressure cooker, and it was detonated with a water cannon.

Roads in the area were closed as police investigated.

The MBTA diverted bus routes in the area.

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