Gang of explosions: Austria in fear of ATM blasts!
Gang of explosions: Austria in fear of ATM blasts!
Wien, Österreich - Crime around ATMs in Austria and Hesse achieves alarming dimensions. Since the beginning of the year, 14 ATMs have been blown up in Austria, which caused the security authorities to act immediate. These explosions, caused by an unscrupulous gang from the Netherlands, not only captured millions of cash, but also caused considerable damage to property, which goes into the millions, as the Krone
In order to stop this crime, the police have bundled the investigation under the new "SOKO ATM" initiative. Dieter CSEFAN, Head of the Department of Organized Crime, will cite the investigative group. In addition, well -known security measures, such as the introduction of detonating color cartridges to defend explosions, are under discussion. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner is planning a banking summit to increasingly discuss the security measures of the financial institutions, since numerous banks have been the target of such attacks in recent years. The districts in Vienna and also some regions in Lower Austria and Salzburg are particularly affected
new security measures for ATMs
Current statistics show that the number of ATMs blasting in Hesse in 2024 is so far 22, which is well below the 61 cases of the previous year. Where the new security measures take effect, declines in crime also seem to be emerging. Nevertheless, the threat of criminal gangs remains high and requires consistent security strategies on the part of the banks and police authorities to strengthen the population's sense of security.
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