Explosives drama in Neukölln: 33-year-old sentenced to over 6 years in prison

Explosives drama in Neukölln: 33-year-old sentenced to over 6 years in prison

Berlin, Deutschland - A 33-year-old was sentenced to six years and four months in prison after being in connection with several ATMs blasting in Berlin. The case caused a sensation, especially due to the find of 500 grams of explosives at the Neukölln S-Bahn station, which indicates a potential further crime. The defendant had previously blown up an ATM in Berlin-Karow together with an accomplice and caused the loss of around 150,000 euros, while capturing around 140,000 euros, such as rbb24 reported.

The court guilty of the accused about preparation and introduction of an explosive explosion, theft and property damage. The prosecutor called for a prison sentence of eight and a half years, while the defender advocated a milder punishment of three years and nine months. The verdict is not yet final and the confiscation of trees of 27,000 euros was ordered.

Details about the explosions

The indictment not only includes the demolition of the ATM in Berlin-Karow on July 26, 2024, in which the accused acted together with a previously unknown accomplice, but also preparations for further explosive explosions. On this day they stole 139,510 euros and caused property damage of 149,077 euros. In the incident, a explosive charge of 500 grams of Tatp was also lost, which was later found on a dirt road in Neu-Hohenschönhausen, such as berlin.de represent.

On October 30, 2024, the defendant was taken up by the Federal Police at the Neukölln S-Bahn station, in the possession of 527 grams of Tatp mixture, which would have shown a high probability for the most serious injuries or the death of uninvolved people. The suspected accomplice of the accused died in November 2024 during an explosion in an apartment building in Lohne, which illustrates the danger potential of the explosions.

arrest and procedure

The accused was arrested on February 23, 2025 at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport. When he was arrested, he performed several false ID cards. The procedure continues and the public prosecutor files charges against the 32-year-old because of the ATM blasts and the preparations for further acts. Among other things, the allegations include causing an explosive explosion in action with theft in the particularly severe case and property damage.

This case shows the dangers of explosive offenses and the open questions about the fight against crime in the area of ​​ATMs. The investigative authorities are still faced with the challenge of countering such forms of crime and ensuring public security.