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Three men have been arrested after €90,000 was stolen at ATMs through the use of 'cash trapping' devices in two counties in the past week, it has emerged.
Gardaí attached to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) have arrested three people as part of an investigation into fraudulent activity at ATMs in Dublin and Meath.
A garda spokesperson confirmed that they have identified a number of incidents where ATMs were fitted with items known as ‘cash trapping’ devices.
These devices are inserted into ATMs and block ATM users from receiving their cash after making a withdrawal from the machine.
It is understood approximately €90,000 in cash withdrawals was blocked at various locations in Dublin and Meath in the past week.
On Friday evening, 12th July 2024, Gardaí attached to GNECB arrested three men - aged in their 20s and 40s - as part of this investigation.
They are currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007, at a Garda station in Dublin.
A quantity of cash and a number of 'cash trapping' devices were seized as part of this investigation.
The garda spokesperson confirmed that investigations are ongoing.
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