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Australia: Teen arrested for aiming at Gold Coast police helicopter

A 15-year-old Ashmore boy was arrested for illuminating a police helicopter on June 29 2012. Police said the three crew members were “affected” by the beam. The incident happened in the Gold Coast area of Queensland.

Police looking for the laser source found a group of teenagers. One had a laser pointer and knife. He will be charged under the Youth Justice Act.

From the Herald Sun and Sky News.