Arrests after lasers pointed at PolAir

About 10.30pm on Friday 23 October, the crew of PolAir reported being targeted with a laser in the Athol Park area while proactively patrolling the western suburbs.

The helicopter crew were able to guide patrols to an address at Athol Park where a 41-year-old man was arrested.

Then at 11pm, the PolAir crew reported being targeted with a green laser and directed patrols to the address in Beulah Park.

Patrols attended and located a 61-year-old Beulah Park man who, after questioning, allegedly produced a green laser pointer (pictured).

Both men were arrested and charged with prejudice the safe operation of an aircraft and possess prohibited weapon.  He was bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on 27 January.

The Athol Park man was bailed to appear in the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court on 4 December.

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