A man has been formally accused of allegedly aiming a laser at a police aircraft during its patrol in Sydney’s southwestern region overnight.
Last night, a Polair aircraft was conducting surveillance over Sydney’s west when it was reportedly targeted by a high-intensity laser beam shortly after 7 p.m.
Authorities tracked the source of the laser to a residence in Wakeley, where they apprehended a 64-year-old individual.
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The suspect was taken to the Cabramatta Police Station and charged with endangering the safety of aircraft occupants and possessing a prohibited weapon without the necessary permit.
He was released on conditional bail, with a court appearance scheduled in Fairfield next week.
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