6. Januar 2025|
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|11 months agoTikTok-Inspired School Threats Strain Swiss Police Resources
Swiss police forces face increasing pressure from social media-inspired school shooting threats, prompting enhanced security measures across multiple cantons.
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- Swiss police are facing a surge in workload due to school shooting threats inspired by a TikTok dare.
- A specific threat was discovered in a school toilet in Muttenz, Canton Basel-Landschaft.
- One student in Muttenz was expelled but is expected to return, while a culprit at another regional school faces permanent expulsion.
By The Numbers
Late December 2024
Timeframe of Poll
Multiple
Affected Cantons
They Said
"The problem for the police is that they must take any threat seriously."
"Teachers discuss social media with their students and that parents take time to think about what their children are viewing."