Raid in Gmunden: ATM PRENGER flees and cars go up in flames!

Raid in Gmunden: ATM PRENGER flees and cars go up in flames!

On Friday, at 2.45 a.m., a serious incident occurred in Gmunden when an ATM was blown up in a bank branch within a shopping center. The police report that the perpetrators are probably young men of Moroccan descent who have not yet been caught. During the attack, considerable damage in the bank foyer, and the escape vehicle, a car with Dutch license plate, was later burned out in a forest in Aichkirchen. The perpetrators had initially searched for the width without prey.

In the immediate vicinity, a Matura eggs took place at this point. The situation escalated as four masked men, armed with a knife, tried to attack three young women. They threatened a graduate and forced him to publish his vehicle key. With a gray VW Tiguan, which originally wore Gmundner, the perpetrators fled before exchanging the vehicle for a car with Dutch license plates. Witnesses are asked to report, in particular petrol station employees who have made suspicious observations regarding the purchase of gasoline by young men with a migration background.

Background of the ATMs explosions

The demolition of the ATM in Gmunden is part of a worrying series of ATM attacks that are increasing in Germany and abroad. In Germany, ATM sprinkles are currently on trial for the first time for attempted murder. These young men, who are mostly Moroccan descent and come from the Netherlands, were caught ruthlessly lawn through pedestrian zones to secure their escape route. These deeds are not only criminal, but also endanger the life of uninvolved, as the fatal incident of a house explosion in the Hague shows in which six people died.

In 2022, 496 attempted and completed attacks on ATMs were registered in Germany, which has been marked by the highest level since 2005 and represents an increase of around 26 percent compared to the previous year. Almost 30 million euros were captured, with the damage to the property exceeding an average double -digit million amount. The perpetrators are increasingly using solid explosives and show increasing willingness to violence, which leads to dangerous situations for the public.

reaction of the authorities

In order to counteract the increasing crime, security authorities and private sector work together and have agreed to implement the protective measures. These include the night closure of ATMs as well as the use of dyles systems and the reduction of cash maximum stocks in the machines. Nevertheless, Germany remains an attractive destination for slot machines, since cash is still a widespread payment method.

With the outstanding incidents and the dangerous situation, it becomes clear that both the police and society must be on alert in order to counteract such attacks. It remains to be seen how the investigation will develop in Gmunden and the legal proceedings against the blasting offenders.