Overview

• Amberg police responded to a reported violent incident on Wednesday evening, initiating a major operation in the city center.
• Authorities later confirmed the call was a case of 'swatting,' a malicious act designed to provoke an unnecessary emergency response.
• Police clarified there was no real danger to the public at any point during the incident.
• The unknown caller responsible for the false report is currently under investigation by law enforcement.
• Swatting incidents, which have targeted both influencers and citizens, are prompting German police to refine response protocols and pursue legal accountability.