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January 2, 2008

Teen accused of setting off bomb outside Cape market

BARNSTABLE, Mass. -- A Cape Cod teenager faces charges after police say a homemade bomb went off outside a Barnstable supermarket.

A second, unexploded device that was found in the Shaw's parking lot last night was disabled by the state police, according to the Cape Cod Times. No injuries were reported.

Authorities described the bombs as soda bottles filled with a mixture of common household cleaning products that were purchased in the supermarket.

Hyannis Fire Department Lieutenant Thomas Kenney says the devices were made using instructions that were found on the popular Web site YouTube.

Eighteen-year-old Andrew Spalt was arrested at the scene and charged with possession of an explosive. He was due to be arraigned in Barnstable District Court today.

The police say two of Spalt's companions were questioned, but not charged.

Posted by Jack Perry  at 7:11 AM | Permalink

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