Laser shone at police chopper in Melbourne THREE teenagers face charges after a laser light was directed at the police helicopter in Melbourne. Police said the laser was beamed at the helicopter from a moving vehicle in the northern suburbs at about 10pm (AEST) on Saturday. Information from the choppper's crew led police to intercept a blue Ford sedan in Coburg and a search of the vehicle uncovered the laser. Three males all aged in their late teens are expected to be charged with conduct endangering life, interfere with aircraft and possess prohibited weapon. A fourth male in the car was allowed to leave without any charges, police said.