Security

Bombs in ATMs, an emerging threat for Americans

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March 4, 2021

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in Pinal County, Arizona, has been training law enforcement on the "Raven's Challenge," a training exercise that teaches officers how to deal with bombs in ATMs, which officials say is an emerging threat, according to a reporton Fox10Phoenix.

ATMs are prime targets for criminals, according to the American Bankers Association, which is why the association has a comprehensive reporton ATM explosive attacks and methods criminals use to breach these cash-dispensing machines.

According to the association, ATM bombing threats are up 400% in recent years across the country.