Europol together with Dutch and German law enforcement authorities have taken decisive action against a Netherlands-based criminal group believed to be specialised in ATM robberies using explosives.
18 members of the highly specialised criminal group were arrested over a series of action days. The Dutch nationals allegedly had extensive experience in blowing up cash machines with solid explosives, causing at least EUR 1.5 million in damages and looted at least EUR 1.2 million, of which around EUR 290 000 could be seized so far. In total, EUR 360 000 in cash and over EUR 600 000 in cryptocurrencies were seized, along with gear and vehicles used for robberies. Investigators could link ATM attacks or related activities in Germany, Switzerland and France to this group.
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Source: Europol
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