Jackfruit, an accomplice to the crime.
A novel use for jackfruit.

Police in the Philippines have caught two thieves who have been using jackfruit sap to steal cash from ATMs. The thieves reportedly put jackfruit sap on a metal bar that they then inserted into the machines – any cash being withdrawn would stick to the bar, which could be later retrieved. Police remarked that the low-tech method was ‘clever’ and don’t know if other thieves are employing the technique. Read more: mb.com.ph

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