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SWFL agencies on alert after multiple swatting hoax calls

Recent swatting calls in Cape Coral and Charlotte County are forcing major emergency responses and tying up first responders.

When
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Where
Southwest Florida
Official source
WINK News
Posted by LeeScoop June 16, 2026 Southwest Florida

What happened?

Recent swatting calls in Cape Coral and Charlotte County have put Southwest Florida law enforcement on high alert. Officials say the false emergency reports are designed to trigger large police and SWAT responses, and one local incident already drew a major deployment to a neighborhood. Authorities warn the hoaxes pull officers, firefighters, and ambulances away from real emergencies and could lead to serious criminal charges.

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