Laser Threat Awareness
July 3, 2014
Don’t let a prank lead to prison. Aiming a laser at an aircraft is a federal crime.
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Mollie Halpern: Here’s a pointer. You can use a laser to make your cat chase its tail, but aim it at an aircraft and you could be needing bail.
Don’t let a prank lead to prison. Aiming a laser at an aircraft is a federal crime.
It could land you five years behind bars and/or up to a $250,000 fine.
Report illegal laser use to the FBI and you may be eligible for an up to $10,000 reward.
For more information, visit www.fbi.gov.
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