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Thousands flee 'suspect device' Thousands flee 'elaborate hoax'
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A suspect device has led to thousands of people being evacuated from the centre of Dublin city. An "elaborate hoax" has led to thousands of people being evacuated from the centre of Dublin city.
More than 2,500 people were ushered from the area around O'Connell Street when the device was spotted at a hotel shortly after 2300 BST on Saturday.More than 2,500 people were ushered from the area around O'Connell Street when the device was spotted at a hotel shortly after 2300 BST on Saturday.
An Irish Army bomb disposal team carried out a controlled explosion on the device at the Clifton Court Hotel in the Eden Quay area.An Irish Army bomb disposal team carried out a controlled explosion on the device at the Clifton Court Hotel in the Eden Quay area.
A package was removed for forensic examination. A defence forces spokesman said later it contained no explosive content.