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Trap Singer Nahuel One23 Arrested After ATM Explosion in Uruguay
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Trap Singer Nahuel One23 Arrested After ATM Explosion in Uruguay

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Uruguayan trap singer Nahuel Montero, known as Nahuel One23, was arrested along with three Chilean nationals for exploding an ATM in Ciudad de la Costa.
  • The group used large oxygen tanks, a battery, and cables to detonate the ATM, but a security ink system prevented them from stealing any money.
  • A high-speed police chase ensued, involving multiple units and the deployment of caltrops, ultimately ending in a crash in Carrasco where the suspects were apprehended.

Uruguayan trap artist Nahuel Montero, also known as Nahuel One23, faces charges after a brazen ATM explosion in Ciudad de la Costa. The 28-year-old, who has a criminal record, was apprehended with three Chilean accomplices following the early Friday morning incident.

The group targeted an ATM at a shopping center on Avenida de las Américas and Yapeyú. They used two large oxygen tanks, a battery, and cables to blast the machine. However, the ATM's security ink system activated, thwarting their attempt to steal money. Police confirmed that no funds were taken.

Alerted by the detonation, law enforcement initiated a pursuit. The suspects fled in a gray Citroën Berlingo, driving at high speeds and even against traffic, while throwing caltrops to impede the pursuing police vehicles. The chase extended into Montevideo's jurisdiction, with additional police units joining the operation.

The pursuit concluded in Carrasco when the vehicle lost control and crashed near Avenida Bolivia and Ostende. The suspects attempted to flee on foot, but police quickly apprehended Montero and two others. A search of a nearby house later led to the arrest of a third Chilean national. A fifth suspect managed to escape and remains at large.

the delinquents did not manage to take any money.

— Association of Private Banks of UruguayThe Association of Private Banks of Uruguay informed El País that the criminals were unsuccessful in their attempt to steal money from the ATM.
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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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