Civil Liberties

Miley Swatted

A reported home invasion at the star's home turned out to be the latest use of a popular and nasty cop-luring prank

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Cops raced to Miley Cyrus' L.A. house tonight after receiving a report about a possible home invasion … but when they arrived to the scene, it turned out to be a false alarm … and all signs point to a troubling prank known as "Swatting."

Law enforcement sources confirm … the LAPD received a 911 call at 6:50 PM to report a possible home invasion, possible shots fired.

The LAPD responded immediately … sending a chopper, and officers with high powered weapons , who immediately set up a perimeter around the home … with guns drawn.