Crime & Safety
Someone In Roslyn Is Pointing Lasers At Planes, FBI Says
Pilots flying into JFK are reporting eye injuries as the FBI seeks someone in the Roslyn area who has been pointing lasers at planes.
ROSLYN, NY — Lasers are being pointed at airplanes and federal authorities are asking for the public's help finding the culprit, who they believe is in the Roslyn area.
FBI agents in New York on Thursday said they're looking for the person or persons who have been firing blue lasers at planes landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The laser appears to come from Roslyn, the FBI said. Pilots have said the lasers are hurting their eyes.
The FBI said there's been an uptick in laser reports at New York City-area airports recently.
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Pointing lasers at planes endangers pilots, passengers and people on the ground, the FBI warned. Those caught doing so could face up to five years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines.
Anyone with information should call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or dial 911.
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