ATM blasts in Rhineland-Palatinate: increase in the attacks!

ATM blasts in Rhineland-Palatinate: increase in the attacks!

The number of ATMs in Rhineland-Palatinate has increased alarming since the end of December 2024. As the Rheinpfalz reports, the State Criminal Police Office (LKA) has been reporting in total since December 25th. This corresponds to an increase of 33 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. In the previous incidents this year, six cases of ATM blasts have been registered, including a failed attempt.

Compared to the same period last year, an increase is shown by two cases or 50 percent. The ATMs targeted by the perpetrators were located in Großmaischeid, Bernkastel-Kues and Üxheim. Throughout 2024, Rhineland-Palatinate counted 23 cases of such criminal attacks. For crime -preventive reasons, the LKA does not give any further information about the possible causes.

developments at the national level

The number of ATM blasts in Germany remains high. According to research by Tagesschau are often part of a sophisticated system. These criminals are often recruited by back men and receive support in carrying out the acts. Attorney Christoph Pawlowski reports on clients who are afraid of talking about their clients, while investigators in Utrecht came across a training center for ATMSPRENGER.

statistics and developments

In 2023, 461 were registered and completed by Germany in Germany, which means a decline of 7.1 percent compared to 2022, such as the Federal Criminal Police Office . The prey also decreased to 28.4 million euros.

A worrying trend is the high level of violence of the perpetrators, which leads to threats and assault. In addition, the police registered fatal traffic accidents in the context of risky escape behavior. Although 179 suspects who mostly come from the Netherlands were determined, the intensive cooperation between the law enforcement authorities shows success. In the future, preventive measures, such as night closure of ATMs and the introduction of coloring or adhesive systems, will help to improve the situation.

The threat of ATM sprinkles remains high and continues to require a determined action by law enforcement authorities and society to contain this crime and to ensure the security of citizens.