On Thanksgiving morning, Los Angeles police rapidly reacted to a bomb threat at Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Brentwood home, establishing that the call was a false alarm. The event, which law enforcement classified as a “swatting” hoax, was settled safely.
LAPD Officer Kevin Terzes said officers received a suspicious package call at 10:30 a.m. in the wealthy neighborhood. After a thorough check, officers determined that no explosives were present at the scene.
Schwarzenegger, 77, was not at home when the incident occurred. Instead, he was at a local gym, finishing his holiday morning routine. His security staff informed investigators that the presence of a real bomb was “virtually impossible” because of intensive camera surveillance and ongoing protection.
“Swatting” is a type of harassment in which someone makes a bogus emergency call to elicit a huge police reaction. While the perpetrator remains unknown, the LAPD examines the event as an intentional prank.
The disruption came just days after Schwarzenegger was publicly honored for his community service. On November 26, he continued his 30-year practice of delivering turkeys at the Hollenbeck Youth Center, emphasizing the value of giving back to the community.
Sources close to Schwarzenegger praised the police department’s swift and thorough holiday inquiry. Officers responded quickly and professionally, guaranteeing the safety of the property and the surrounding community.
This incident adds to Schwarzenegger’s extraordinary public existence, which has included bodybuilding, Hollywood success, two stints as Governor of California, and several personal issues.
The swift resolution reflects law enforcement’s dedication to taking all possible threats seriously while effectively addressing fake emergency calls.
