Giant explosion in Haldensleben: Snack automatic blast!

Giant explosion in Haldensleben: Snack automatic blast!

on Friday night there was a spectacular explosion in Haldensleben, Börde district. Unknown perpetrators blew up a snack machine in Neuhaldensleber Straße, which not only led to a large rubble field, but also aroused numerous residents. The property damage is estimated at around 15,000 euros, with windows and doors of nearby shops being damaged. The police investigation showed that the perpetrators have so far been missing any trace and remains unclear, with which the machine was blown up and whether money could be captured. The police are now looking for witnesses who can provide information about the crime or the perpetrators. Affected people can report on 03904/4780 or via the e-area. This reports ​​TAG24 .

The explosion in Haldensleben is not the first incident of this kind in the region. Only recently, on Sunday evening, there was a similar explosive explosion at the Friedensring in Zielitz, also in the Börde district. A snack machine was completely destroyed there, with an adjacent gym was also damaged. The perpetrators stole almost 600 euros from the machine, and the total damage is also estimated at 15,000 euros. According to Volksstimme, the police are being linked to whether the two acts are already in contact in Wolmirstedt and Barleben gave.

These incidents fall into a worrying trend, as the current police crime statistics (PKS) for 2023 shows. According to BKA Rose record high. The number of cases reached the highest level in 2023 with 5,940,667 cases since 2016. Three central factors for the increase have been identified: the increased mobility after the loss of covid-19 restrictions, the economic and social stress due to inflation and the high immigration rate in Germany. The increase in the theft offenses by 10.7 %is particularly alarming.

The blasting of snack machines are therefore part of a major problem that affects the region and beyond. The police in Haldensleben and other responsible authorities are faced with the challenge of containing these trends and ensuring the security of citizens. The search for the perpetrators remains a top priority.