Banks - Six ATMs blown up in the north
The number of ATM blasts in Schleswig-Holstein has risen minimally this year, while the number of attempts has fallen. "There is currently no sign of a significant increase or decrease in these acts," a spokeswoman for the State Criminal Police Office told the German Press Agency. In six cases, perpetrators blew up ATMs. In a further case, there was only one attempt. The last known blast was on December 22 in Ahrensbök near Lübeck. In 2022, there had been a total of nine cases, five of which were attempts.
The numbers have always fluctuated in Schleswig-Holstein in recent years, said the spokesperson. In the meantime, the perpetrators have also predominantly used solid explosives in the north. Banks and savings banks in Schleswig-Holstein have begun to upgrade their ATMs and improve their security. "This has led to the perpetrators being unable to get hold of the money on several occasions this year, despite successful detonation."
In one case from Oststeinbek (Stormarn district), an arrest was made in Lower Saxony in 2023. "The main trial is currently underway and a verdict is expected shortly," said the spokeswoman.
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The concerned criminal acts against ATMs are being investigated by the LKA, or the State Criminal Police Office. The German Press Agency reported an increase in ATM explosions in Schleswig-Holstein this turn of the year, with six instances recorded. Despite the successful detonation of some ATMs, banks in the region have implemented enhancements to their security systems, preventing the culprits from obtaining the cash. Recently, the perpetrators have primarily used solid explosives in their attacks.
Source: www.stern.de
