ATM in Kordel blown up: Police are looking for volatile perpetrators!

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Von David Schmidt

In Kordel, Trier-Saarburg wurde heute früh ein Geldautomat gesprengt; die Täter sind auf der Flucht. Ermittlungen laufen.
In Kordel, Trier-Saarburg, an ATM was blown up this morning; The perpetrators are on the run. Investigations run. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

In the early morning hours of February 17, 2025, the residents in Kordel in the district of Trier-Saarburg were startled by a loud bang. At around 02:30 a.m., unknown perpetrators blew up an ATM in the Kreuzfeld residential area. The Schweich police inspection immediately received a message about the incident and confirmed the demolition on site by the protective and criminal police.

The perpetrators escaped in a dark Audi, but it is so far unclear whether they could capture money with the campaign. The crime scene was immediately blocked in order to be able to carry out the necessary investigations by the criminal police. Due to the recent events, the situation is particularly worrying.

increase in ATM blasts in Rhineland-Palatinate

The State Criminal Police Office has already observed an alarming increase in ATM blasts in Rhineland-Palatinate. Six cases have already become known this year, including a failed attempt. The incident in Kordel is thus part of a worrying series of crimes that the security authorities are pursuing.

A few days ago, an ATM in the tourism information in Bernkastel-Kues was blown up, which further illustrates the development. The police have initiated further measures and asks to refrain from further press inquiries for the time being until there are new knowledge. The investigation is in full swing and several witnesses are interviewed to clarify the incident.

The local population is worried. The fear of other similar actions spreads. Sol.de reports on this incident and the associated security concerns.

While the police continue to search for the perpetrators, the public remains in Kordel on alert.

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