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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Monday, October 12, 2009

Police warn against aiming laser pointers at aircraft

Advertiser Staff

Hawai'i County police are warning the public that it is dangerous and illegal to aim laser pointers at aircraft.

Police received reports from the Hilo airport tower last Wednesday and Thursday nights that green lasers were being aimed at the cockpits of commercial airlines. Officers initiated two reckless-endangering cases and are investigating.

Police ask that anyone with information call the police department non-emergency line at 935-3311. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.