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In a concerning development, there's been a surge in ATM bombing attempts across Germany, with the regions of Bavaria and the Free State experiencing a significant increase.
Last year, the Free State saw 22 attempts to blow up an ATM, and this year, the number has risen to more than 33. With over 11 attempts already recorded this year, it's clear that the frequency of these incidents is on the rise.
One such incident occurred in Eckental, Bavaria, where unknown individuals detonated an ATM, causing a high-speed chase and eventual arrest of the suspects. Fortunately, no one was injured during the explosion. However, it's not yet clear whether this specific incident is part of the broader trend of increasing ATM bombings.
In another instance, the ATM in a residential and commercial building in the Free State was targeted. The details of this incident are still unfolding, but it's clear that these attacks are becoming more common.
The nature of these crimes often involves high-risk police pursuits and significant property damage. The Bavarian State Criminal Office's Forensic Science Institute in Munich is currently examining the explosive material used in these incidents to gather more information.
This rise in ATM bombings seems to be part of a broader crime wave, with criminal groups using explosives to steal cash. While Germany has faced various forms of terrorism and violent attacks in recent years, experts agree that these explosive ATM robberies are more related to criminal theft than politically motivated terrorism.
As these incidents continue to rise, law enforcement and banking institutions in both Bavaria and the Free State are facing a growing security challenge. More comprehensive statistics and law enforcement updates specific to ATM bombings would provide additional clarity on the scale and frequency of these incidents.
[1] Source: Local News Bavaria ([www.localnewsbavaria.de](http://www.localnewsbavaria.de)) [2] Source: German Security Agency ([www.bundesamt-fuer-verfassungsschutz.de](http://www.bundesamt-fuer-verfassungsschutz.de))
- The surge in ATM bombing attempts across Germany, particularly in regions like Bavaria and the Free State, has a broader connection to crime-and-justice, as these incidents are part of a growing crime wave involving criminal groups using explosives to steal cash.
- The coverage of general-news in Germany today is dominated by the rising number of war-and-conflicts and political debates, while a lesser-discussed concern is the increase in ATM bombings, which has a significant impact on both banking institutions and public safety in regions like Bavaria and the Free State.
