A brand new police helicopter was lasered twice throughout its first night time, together with throughout seek for a sufferer.
Police stated the Canterbury Eagle’s trial was busy one for the crew included aiding officers on the bottom workers to find an offender wished for assault, finding an individual in psychological misery, and aiding within the seek for a sufferer.
All had been safely positioned.
“Sadly, Eagle was additionally lasered twice throughout the night time, together with throughout the seek for the sufferer.
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“The lasering of plane is an offence underneath the Crimes Act and carries a attainable sentence of as much as 14 years imprisonment.
“The Eagle crew are working onerous to maintain the communities of Christchurch protected and it’s disappointing that some members of the general public have chosen to hazard the lives of these on board.”
The assertion stated enquiries had been ongoing.
Police thanked the neighborhood of New Brighton/Wainoni, for his or her endurance as Eagle assisted with the occasions within the space.
“To minimise noise disruption, Eagle remained at a peak of over 1500 metres from the bottom.”
The helciopter is being trialled from a base in Christchurch for 5 weeks, to March 20.
“We have seen the advantages Eagle has dropped at policing and public security in Tāmaki Makaurau, and we wish to see whether or not different communities profit from having nearer entry to this service and its advantages,” says Commissioner of Police Mike Bush.