NSW:Laser pointed at aircraft over Sydney

AAP General News (Australia)
04-10-2011
NSW:Laser pointed at aircraft over Sydney

SYDNEY, April 9 AAP - There's been another incident in which a laser light was directed
at a passenger aircraft in Sydney, and police have called on the public to help find who's
responsible.

Police say the incident happened at about 7.15pm (AEST) on Saturday as an aircraft
was descending towards Sydney Airport.

They say a green-coloured laser was pointed at the aircraft, apparently from Canterbury
in Sydney's inner west.

Police sent vehicles to the area and inquiries are continuing.

Pointing lasers at an aircraft is illegal and dangerous, with Detective Inspector Michael
O'Rourke from Ashfield Local Area Command saying such action can endanger lives.

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KEYWORD: LASER

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