This Idiot can be thankful the Captain decided to divert to Cairns instead of continuing to Japan.
If he was handed over to the 'Kempei-Tai' (
) and the Japanese justice system, it would be unlikely he would be granted bail before either being deported or dealt with in a 'Judge only' court hearing.
Come January, he is likely to given a stern lecture and a waved finger.
Hopefully I'm wrong and this bogan will get a nice long term in the big-house as an example to those who endanger aviation safety (laser-pointers included).
- Merry Christmas all and safe flying.