Extortion and blackmail

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Country: United States of America
State: California

Hi, Recently I was threatened by someone telling me they would plantilligal substances in my car then call the police... Is this possible? If the call is made, can and will an officer search my car?

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It is illegal to make such a threat--report that to the police if need be--

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