Malfunctioning ATM reportedly functions as bank statement printer.
On the night of Tuesday to Wednesday, 20 November 2024, an explosion occurred at a bank branch in Cologne-Mülheim, a district of Cologne, Germany.
The incident, which took place on Keupstraße, resulted in the detainment of two suspects - a 18-year-old and a 34-year-old. The machine involved in the explosion was a statement printer, not an ATM, according to recent clarifications.
The police in Cologne are leading the investigation into the explosion. The Press Office of the Police Headquarters Cologne issued a press release regarding the incident on 20 November 2024, which can be found at this link: https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/12415/5912957.
One of the suspects arrested in connection with the explosion is named Yusuf. The police have not made any comments on the allegations against the suspects at this time. No further details about the cause of the explosion or any potential casualties have been provided in the latest press release.
The investigation into the explosion is still ongoing. Media inquiries regarding the incident should be directed to the Press Office of the Police Headquarters Cologne. Their contact details are as follows: Walter-Pauli-Ring 2-6, 51103 Cologne, telephone: 0221/229 5555, email: [email protected], and website: https://koeln.polizei.nrw.
It is not yet confirmed if the detained suspects are connected to the explosion. The press release can still be found at this link: https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/12415/5912957. The public is advised to stay informed through official channels for updates on this developing situation.
