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B.C. Man Arrested After Laser Strikes Disrupt Search-and-Rescue Coverage
Investigators are gathering evidence and will forward a report to Crown counsel as the 38-year-old suspect faces possible charges.
- Comox Valley RCMP arrested a 38-year-old man on Thursday, April 23, after a military aircraft was allegedly targeted with a laser near CFB Comox.
- At 9:45 p.m. on April 23, 19 Wing Canadian Armed Forces reported that a fixed-wing Kingfisher had been targeted with a laser, prompting the RCMP response.
- Police located the suspect shortly after the report and arrested him without incident, according to an RCMP news release.
- The man was subsequently released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date to address potential charges.
- Investigators are preparing a detailed report for Crown Counsel while anyone with information should contact Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right0Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
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- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
C 43%
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