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Case No. 23647Interference with aircraft in flight (laser pen attack) · Co. Dublin · 2 Dec 2022

Laser pen attack on planes at Dublin Airport

A series of laser pens were shone at planes attempting to land at Dublin Airport at around 9pm on 2 December 2022, with the lasers believed to have been used from Blanchardstown. An Garda Síochána are investigating the incident, which was described as 'reckless and irresponsible' by Sinn Féin TD Paul Donnelly.

  1. Reported9 Dec
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatPlanes attempting to land at Dublin Airport were subjected to a series of laser pen attacks. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe pilots evaded the laser points and did not have to divert their aircraft. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatNobody was injured in the incident. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe lasers were believed to have been used from Blanchardstown. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe incident was reported to Gardaí at approximately 9pm on 2 December 2022. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationAn Garda Síochána are investigating the incident. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherSinn Féin TD Paul Donnelly called the incident reckless and irresponsible and urged parents not to buy laser pens as Christmas presents. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe Dublin Airport Authority declined to comment on the incident. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Dec2022
    Reporteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Laser pen attack on Dublin Airport planes slammed as 'reckless & irresponsible'

    First report of the incident; Gardaí investigating; no arrests made; DAA declined to comment.