SANFORD, Fla. – Sanford police are investigating an apparent case of "swatting' that sent police swarming around a home Thursday night.
The incident started when someone called 911, claiming there was a hostage standoff happening at a home near Celery Avenue and Sanford Avenue.
Police arrived in full force and blocked off the whole area only to discover it was a hoax.
Investigators said no one was hurt and that no one inside the home called 911.
Police are now working to figure out who made the bogus call.
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