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Police Seize Laser Pointer After Reports of Beams Aimed at Festivalgoers and Drivers in Selb

Police report no injuries, noting laser glare can damage eyes.

Overview

  • Emergency calls led officers to a 63-year-old suspect linked to incidents on Saturday evening in Selb, Bavaria.
  • Witnesses reported a green laser targeting visitors at Selb’s Festival-Mediaval and motorists on nearby roads.
  • Officers located the man at his home and recovered the laser pointer from his car.
  • The device was secured as evidence as the investigation continues, and no injured parties have contacted police.
  • Authorities highlight the public-safety risk posed by handheld lasers due to the potential for eye injuries.