Scottish police hunt culprit after laser shone at search and rescue helicopter in ‘reckless’ act
Enquiries are ongoing.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a laser was allegedly shone at a search and rescue helicopter in the Highlands.
It is thought the culprit may have been shining the laser at HM Coastguard Search and Rescue helicopter, which was assisting Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team in the Glen Etive area at around 9.10pm on Friday.
According to police, the light appeared to come from the eastern end of Glencoe, in an area near to Kingshouse Hotel.
Officers attended, however, they did not trace whoever was responsible and enquiries are ongoing.
Sergeant Brian Heriot said: "Shining a laser light at any aircraft is incredibly dangerous and whoever is responsible has shown a total disregard for safety. Aircraft should always be able to operate safely and without distraction.
"Such incidents are not only extremely dangerous and reckless, they are also criminal acts.
"If you have any information on this incident, please contact us. If you witness a laser being shone at an aircraft, please contact police immediately."
Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting incident number 2087 of Friday, 13 March, 2026. Alternatively, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given in confidence.