Four illegal immigrants who allegedly aimed a laser pointer at a Customs and Border Protection helicopter in Portland, Oregon , have been taken into custody.

The FBI and Homeland Security Investigations agents executed a search warrant on a nearby residence when the laser pointing took place and found the illegal immigrants.

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The Department of Homeland Security says the laser could have temporarily blinded the helicopter pilot and “was incredibly dangerous for the aircraft personnel and for the public’s safety.”

“These four illega

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