Events tagged with "urban panic"

Historical Events tagged with "urban panic"

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Boston Panic Over LED Advertisements

January 31st, 2007 18 years ago

Emergency officials in Boston mistook battery-powered LED placards featuring characters from Aqua Teen Hunger Force for explosive devices. This caused significant panic in the area, leading to the deployment of police and bomb squads. The placards were part of a marketing campaign but were perceived as potential threats, highlighting the tension and vigilance surrounding security in urban areas post-9/11. Authorities responded quickly, assessing the situation and ultimately determining the signs were harmless.