Turn of the year - Five ATM blasts in Hamburg in 2023
In Hamburg, criminals have tried to get money from an ATM by blowing it up five times this year. As of December 29, they were successful in three cases, as the police told the German Press Agency. In two cases, the ATM was significantly damaged, but the perpetrators did not make any loot. In 2022, there were only two attempts. There was also only one attempted crime in 2021.
According to the police, this type of crime plays a minor role in the Hanseatic city. "We assume that the perpetrators prefer areas with a lower police density," said a spokesperson.
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- Despite the minor role of ATM blasting in Hamburg's overall crime statistics, the cityhas witnessed five explosions targeting ATMs this year, with three successful attacks resulting in significant damage to the machines but no monetary gain for the criminals.
- The police in Hamburg believe that the perpetrators of these ATM blasting incidents are likely to choose locations with lower police density, making it easier for them to carry out their criminal activities.
- As the turn of the year approaches, concerns about increased criminality in Hamburg have heightened, with the city's banks remaining vigilant and taking necessary precautions to protect their clients and assets from potential threats, including ATM blasting attacks.
- The string of ATM blasting incidents in Hamburg this year has not gone unnoticed by the German public, with many calling for tougher penalties for those involved in such crimes and demanding more resources to be dedicated to combating this type of criminality in the Hanseatic city.
Source: www.stern.de
