Just a techie perspective, but how difficult would it be to mount a device on the nose of an aircraft that measure the angle and direction of a l@ser beam, then in conjunction with the aircraft's GPS provide the authorities with a precise location of the perpetrator in real time. Enabling the individual to be apprehended whilst still in possession of the l@ser.
Probably could be done.
Why not a "retribution" lāser mounted on the nose that fires back down at the source... Don't get mad, get even!