Suspected Explosives Maker Identified as Victim of Fatal November Blast

Authorities confirm that a man linked to explosives found in Berlin died while allegedly producing TATP in a November accident.

DNA evidence confirms Tomasz J., a 34-year-old Polish national, died in a November explosion in Lower Saxony while allegedly manufacturing the volatile explosive TATP.
Tomasz J. was previously identified as a suspect in a Berlin case where 500 grams of TATP were abandoned during a police chase in October.
TATP, often referred to as the 'Mother of Satan,' is increasingly being used in Germany for ATM bombings due to its high explosive power but is extremely dangerous to handle.
Authorities report a rise in ATM explosions in Berlin, with 39 cases recorded this year, prompting calls for banks to implement mandatory security measures to protect public safety.
A second suspect, a Moldovan national, remains at large as investigations into the use of TATP in criminal activities continue.