On the night of July 19, 2026, unknown individuals detonated a cigarette vending machine in Zarrentin am Schaalsee, located in the district of Ludwigslust-Parchim. The explosion was heard by local residents, and the machine was completely destroyed. According to preliminary findings, the perpetrators stole an unspecified amount of cigarettes. Since the machine was cashless, they could not take any money. The estimated damage amounts to 5,000 euros. Police are investigating the incident under charges of causing an explosive device and committing a particularly serious theft.
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