diff --git a/util/disableabuser.py b/util/disableabuser.py
index 4547d2230..770300e9a 100644
--- a/util/disableabuser.py
+++ b/util/disableabuser.py
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ def disable_abusing_user(username, queue_name):
     return
 
   # Disable the user.
+  triggers = []
   with db_transaction():
     user.enabled = False
     user.save()