A helicopter of the Ministry of Internal Security (DHS) targeted a patrol on the southern American border Laser from the Mexican side of the border.
The AS-350 helicopter, which is patrolling about 13 miles to the west from Mcallen International Airport in Texas, was made three times by a laser directed to the plane from a vehicle on the bank of the Mexican River last week, according to American Customs Protection and Border (CBP (It is released.
The accident represented the sixth time in the past four months that the Air objection agents forced to take dodged maneuvers after being targeted by the laser, as the release is noted.
New Cartel threats against border agents: explosives, drones, and wireless tracking
Air-Air and Marine (Oam) Chad Stevens Airlines are preparing a AS-350 helicopter on a patrol over the borders of the United States of Mexican. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Emima)
Another event recently included the AS-350 helicopter in Jacksonville, Florida, last month, arresting an individual who is now facing criminal charges in the state.
“No pilots or crew were injured in these cases, and laser scenes are being investigated,” the statement said.
Having portable laser is not illegal, but laser narrowing in the cockpit of the plane is a federal crime that can lead to 20 years of prison time and a fine of $ 250,000.
Rio Grande appears from Larado, Texas. (Reuters/Veronica C Cardinas)
Border patrol agents to stop
“When laser symptoms aim at any good plane, whether it is military or commercial, what may seem like a small beam on the ground can be the staff of the blind crew, which may cause the air collision or any other accident.”
The border patrol staff has been subjected to continuous threats in recent months, including a report earlier this week, which revealed that agents in this field will not wear body cameras after a post on social media revealed how to use cameras to track agents and perhaps threatening them to use A. The Bluetooth app can be downloaded on the cell phone.
Customs monitoring agent and boundaries are patrolling on the American side of a border wall covered with wires along Mexico east of Nujallis, Aric. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Click here to get the Fox News app
“Waiting for the completion of the investigation and risk mitigation, all agents will decrease in using their BWCS [body worn cameras] Even another notice. Additional directions and information will be published when receiving, “CBP is directed about this issue.
CBP did not immediately respond to the Fox News Digital request for comment.