[HIGHLIGHTS] When withdrawing money becomes a danger: The first bank branches hire security staff

Weser-Elbe-Sparkasse (Wespa) reports increasing attacks and destruction in recent months. The number of explosions reached a record high in 2022: almost 500 machines flew into the air.

Wespa has taken the following measures: self-service foyers close between 23:00 p.m. and 05:00 a.m., because: According to the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), most crimes take place after midnight.Structural changes to the vending machines are intended to make gas attacks more difficult.