$75 Hoax Bomb Threats & Teen Swatters-for-Hire Exposed by Florida Police
Law enforcement agencies have been grappling with a disturbing trend: the emergence of teenage individuals offering their services as "swatters-for-hire," carrying out dangerous hoax bomb threats and mass shooting calls. These incidents not only put innocent lives at risk but also drain valuable resources.
One particular case that has caught the attention of the authorities involves a California teenager named Alan Winston Filion, also known as "Torswats." Filion stands accused of orchestrating hundreds of swatting and bomb threat incidents across the United States. Charging a fee of $75, he targeted high schools, places of worship, US Senators, and even the Supreme Court with his bogus threats.
On January 18th, Filion was apprehended at his home in Lancaster, Orange County, and extr...