Man detained after police helicopter struck by laser beam

Police helicopter in Rockingham hit by laser light while on patrol at 12:30am, according to WA Police Air Wing officers.

July 17th 2024.

Man detained after police helicopter struck by laser beam
Last night, a man was taken into custody by the police following an alleged laser strike on a police helicopter in Western Australia. The officers from the Police Air Wing were on patrol in the Rockingham area when they suddenly found themselves being targeted by a laser light at around 12:30am. Determined to find the source of the disturbance, the officers traced the laser light back to a backyard of a residence on Silvertop Circle in the nearby suburb of Warnbro.

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Upon discovering a laser light inside the residence, the police proceeded to arrest a 44-year-old man. The man is expected to face charges for causing fear or alarm by using a laser or light to target people in conveyances. He will be summoned to appear in court at a later date, and if convicted, he could face a hefty fine of up to $10,000.

According to a spokesperson from the WA Police Force, aiming laser lights at aircrafts can result in temporary blindness for the pilot. This dangerous and reckless act not only puts the pilot and their crew in danger, but it also poses a threat to everyone onboard the aircraft. The spokesperson emphasized that laser lights not only illuminate the inside of the aircraft, but they can also cause temporary blindness for the pilot, which can have disastrous consequences.

The police also want to remind the public that this is a serious offence and anyone caught using laser lights to target aircrafts could face severe consequences. The safety of pilots and passengers should not be taken lightly, and the police will not hesitate to take action against anyone who endangers them. Let this serve as a reminder to all that safety should always be a top priority, and any reckless actions that put others at risk will not be tolerated.

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