The NSW Police Force Aviation Support Branch is known as POLAIR. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.
A man will face court after allegedly shining a laser at a police helicopter flying over North Griffith.
Detective Sergeant Colleen Hayden informed Region the incident allegedly occurred at 10 pm on Saturday (19 October).
A helicopter from the Police Aviation Command (more commonly known as POLAIR) was tasked with aerial patrols over the Griffith region.
While POLAIR were above Mayfair/North Griffith, they were allegedly targeted by a green laser pointer which was traced to a driveway in Parkinson Crescent.
Police say that two people were seen standing beside a white single cab utility. One was allegedly operating the laser pointer that was targeting the police aircraft.
Griffith Police responded to assist POLAIR. They spotted two people getting into the vehicle and driving away.
POLAIR relayed a detailed live location of the vehicle’s whereabouts to Griffith Police. Using this information, police intercepted the vehicle.
Police cautioned and questioned both the driver and the passenger in relation to the laser pointer’s whereabouts. The passenger grabbed a laser pointer located in the centre console. He was subsequently questioned by police.
After a further search of the vehicle and the male’s backpack, officers allegedly located two small flick knives and seven loose tablets that are a prescribed restricted substance.
The male was placed under arrest for breaching bail, performing acts that endanger the safety of aircraft, possessing a laser pointer in a public place and custody of a knife in a public place.
He was issued a court attendance notice and will face court in December 2024.
Loading ...
