Hoax threats made against schools in Maine [Video]

MAINE, USA — Schools throughout Maine and across the United States have been targeted by swatting calls on Tuesday, state public safety officials confirmed.

Swatting calls are hoax calls that are made in an attempt to elicit an emergency response.

“On Tuesday morning November 5, 2024, various crisis lines in Maine received threats of armed individuals on multiple school campuses around the state,” Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss said in a press release. “The Maine State Police are working with our various partners and can confirm these initial calls were swatting incidents intended to provoke an emergency response.”

“There is presently no known threat to the students, staff or public at this time,” Moss continued. “The Department of Public Safety encourages law enforcement …