Laser Attacks Against Planes Rise In New York: The FBI has warned of a rise in 'dangerous' laser attacks in the New York area targeting planes, which can blind pilots and crew.
There has been a 17% increase in the number of reports of laser pointers directed at aircraft in the last year and injuries have also gone up.
The FBI has assigned its Joint Terrorism Task Force to lead its investigation into the cases and has also asked the public for help in fighting a growing threat.
The two most recent attacks took place on Tuesday and involved planes approaching LaGuardia airport.
The first happened when a Shuttle America cockpit was illuminated by a green laser on its final approach to the airport at 7.35pm.
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