Special to the Advance McALLEN — A 35-yearold local resident has admitted he pointed a laser at a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) helicopter, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.George Anthony Garza pointed the laser multiple times on the evening of Dec. 29, 2024.On that date, a CBP aircrew in an official Air and Marine Operations helicopter observed a green laser beam being pointed at the helicopter multiple times during flight, impeding the vision of a pilot. Authorities were able to determine the source originated from Garza’s backyard.Law enforcement approached Garza at his residence, at which time he surrendered the ...