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Laser pen aircraft warning issued by Newtownabbey police | |
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There have been 12 cases of laser pens being pointed at aircraft in Newtownabbey in the last three weeks, the police have said. | There have been 12 cases of laser pens being pointed at aircraft in Newtownabbey in the last three weeks, the police have said. |
The PSNI have warned that this can endanger the aircrew and the public. | The PSNI have warned that this can endanger the aircrew and the public. |
Inspector Alan McKeown said the pens "can cause temporary blindness and distraction to the pilot". | Inspector Alan McKeown said the pens "can cause temporary blindness and distraction to the pilot". |
He said that anyone convicted of endangering the safety of an aircraft or dazzling a pilot could expect a hefty fine and possible jail term. | He said that anyone convicted of endangering the safety of an aircraft or dazzling a pilot could expect a hefty fine and possible jail term. |
"Incidents are immediately reported to air traffic and may result in disruption to the flight paths of commercial aircraft," he said. | "Incidents are immediately reported to air traffic and may result in disruption to the flight paths of commercial aircraft," he said. |
"Post incident, pilots have to undergo a medical check - this will prevent any further flying until cleared to do so." | "Post incident, pilots have to undergo a medical check - this will prevent any further flying until cleared to do so." |
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