Revealed: blue laser 'weapons' being used against police helicopters Taken on the first day of the London Olympics, it was used as evidence in the trial of Adnan Bukhari, 21, a former G4S employee, who was later jailed for six months after admitting recklessly endangering an aircraft. The images were released this week amid mounting concern over the number of attacks on aircraft flying over the capital and officers warned of a new crackdown. The Met's helicopters have been fitted with equipment, including night vision which can identify exactly where lasers are being fired from. Officials say the pictures were published out of "frustration" from officers. There are around 50 attacks a year against police helicopters. Acting inspector Richard Brandon, the head of the Met's Air Support Unit, told The Daily Telegraph that most offenders were either pranksters who did not realise the seriousness of their actions or residents annoyed at the helicopter's presence. He said there was no evidence to suggest it was "organised criminality." "It is massive shock for many to be told that when they press that laser button they are committing a criminal offence and we are taking them down to the police station," he said. They have not thought through how dangerous their actions may be. The British Airline Pilots Association said the problem was getting worse with more than 2,000 reported incidents every year against all types of aircraft. There are incidents involving aircraft approaching airports across the country and it is extremely dangerous. Pilots can easily be disorientated by laser attacks," he said.