Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston, a Republican from Fishers, joined Indiana House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta on Friday in strongly condemning a series of recent threats and swatting attempts directed at members of the Indiana Senate.

In a joint statement, the legislative leaders called the incidents “abhorrent and completely unacceptable,” stressing that criminal acts are not an appropriate way to express political disagreement.

“The threats, swatting attempts and other criminal activity being directed at our colleagues in the Senate are abhorrent and completely unacceptable. This is no way to express political disagreement, and it must stop,” Huston and GiaQuinta said.

The lawmakers thanked local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for their swift response and ongoing investigations, noting that officers have been working to ensure the safety of elected officials and their families.

“This is incredibly harmful to those being directly impacted and to our entire state,” the statement continued. “We’re praying for our colleagues, their families and neighbors, and our law enforcement partners. We hope to see swift justice for anyone responsible for these crimes.”

Authorities have not released details about the specific threats or identified any suspects. Swatting involves making a false report to provoke a heavy police response, often placing victims and responding officers in danger.