NSW: Teenagers charged after shining laser at aircraft: police

AAP General News (Australia)
04-05-2010
NSW: Teenagers charged after shining laser at aircraft: police

Two teenagers have been charged after allegedly shining a laser at a plane and a police
helicopter in Sydney's west.

A commercial aircraft was flying over the Auburn area last night .. when a laser pointer
was allegedly shone at the plane.

Police say a laser was also pointed at a police helicopter .. which was patrolling
after receiving reports of the earlier incident.

An 18-year-old from Auburn and the 16-year-old from Berala were both charged with acting
with intent to prejudice safety of aircraft and possession and use of a laser pointer.

The older male will appear in Parramatta Local Court later today .. while the 16-year-old
will appear in the same court on April 27.

AAP RTV sg/ar

KEYWORD: LASER (SYDNEY)

2010 AAP Information Services Pty Limited (AAP) or its Licensors.