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Myrtle Beach police warns parents about a new social media prank. It could turn deadly

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The Myrtle Beach Police Department warned parents Monday that some kids are using replica guns filled with Orbeez gel water beads as a prank - one that could “turn into a deadly situation.”

The department “is aware of ongoing incidents in our city and surrounding jurisdictions involving juveniles and replica guns loaded with Orbeez,” the agency said in a Facebook post.

The department did not provide additional information about the reported incidents.

Police said firing Orbeez at people is a punishable offense.

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