2 arrested over YPAD laser attack

[Adrian B]

Source The Age

TWO men have been charged with shining a laser light at a plane as it approached Adelaide Airport.

The pair also allegedly shone the light at road users south of Adelaide, a police spokesman said today.

Police responded to reports of a laser light being shone at a commercial aircraft about 7.20pm (CST) yesterday.

Some 40 minutes later, they arrested a 26-year-old and a 28-year-old at Victor Harbor, south of Adelaide.

The men, both from northern Adelaide suburbs, have been charged with prejudicing the safe operation of an aircraft, acts to endanger life and carrying an offensive weapon.

Nice to see the boys and girls in blue catch these alleged morons.

[Arthur Boy]

Adrian, nothing 'Alleged' about these Bogan half witted sons of doubtful origin!

Just need the pathetic judiciary to put these morons away for a long spell.......

And yes, a big 'Well Done' to the local boys and girls in blue!

[NickN]

It is alleged until they are tried in court. Innocent until proven guilty rings a bell.

I'm not saying they didn't do it but legally you are supposed to say "alleged" until the gavel falls.

[Philip Argy]

They are alleged to have committed a crime, which involves more than merely the facts (which at least one of them has admitted). A crime also has an 'intent' and a 'knowledge' component. The prosecution has to prove his intent and also that his claim that he thought the laser was only a toy (http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...section=justin) is a lie.

[Robert Zweck]

One was remanded in custody and the other was granted police bail

The aircraft was a Qantas B737 and the felon's undoing was they shone the laser at other motorists who promptly called the police.

[Robert Zweck]

The two appeared in court yesterday, they said they thought it was a toy and would not harm anyone.

The sale of green lasers was apparently stopped earlier this year.