Police have issued a stark warning after lasers were shone at planes as they approached Aberdeen Airport three times in the last week.
Cops said the reckless behaviour could have tragic circumstances with pilots being distracted or potentially temporarily blinded at what is a critical time of any flight as they come into land.
Those responsible are warned that shining lights at aircrafts not only puts the lives of those on board the aircraft at risk but also the people on the ground.
A spokesperson for Aberdeen International Airport said: “Targeting an aircraft with a laser pen is a criminal offence and those convicted of doing so could face up to five years in prison. Incidents such as this are extremely dangerous and could lead to a catastrophic loss of life.
"Members of the public who witness or are aware of anyone conducting this type of incredibly reckless behaviour should contact Police Scotland immediately.”
Inspector Hamish King, based at Aberdeen International Airport, said: “Such behaviour is extremely dangerous and could lead to a tragic incident.
"Information we have so far suggests the laser was coming from the Northfield area of the City possibly close to Auchmill Golf Course.
"Those responsible could be arrested and prosecuted, with the courts taking a serious view of such incidents. I would urge anyone with information regarding these incidents to please contact Police Scotland."
If you have any information in relation to this incident you can:
• Contact Police on 101 or using the "Contact Us" form on the Police Scotland website https://www.scotland.police.uk/secureforms/contact/
• Report anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.
• Get and give information about crime 100% anonymously though Fearless which is a dedicated young person's charity. Reporting crime is easy at fearless.org, fill in their simple online form without fear of having to reveal your identity. https://www.fearless.org/en/give-info
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