Tackling the sale of laser pens – BBC London News

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New powers to tackle the sale of unsafe laser pens, which can cause blindness, have been announced by the Government.  It comes after an increase in incidents targeting train drivers and pilots, particularly at Heathrow airport which has seen the highest rate in the UK. BBC London’s Transport Correspondent Tom Edwards reports.

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