Police: Hoax caller claimed to have hostages at Bergenfield gas station

<p>Bergen County police dealt with an apparent &quot;swatting&quot; incident early Saturday morning.&nbsp;</p>

News 12 Staff

Sep 8, 2018, 9:30 PM

Updated 2,301 days ago

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Bergen County police dealt with an apparent "swatting" incident early Saturday morning.
Officials say a caller claimed to have hostages at a BP gas station in Bergenfield. He also allegedly threatened to blow up the place several times.
When crews arrived at the scene, there were no hostages or explosives.
Investigators are now determined to find the caller. They say when they do, they'll prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law.