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Unknown people vandalize food vending machine in Lankow: 20,000 euros in damage!
Unidentified people destroy a food vending machine in Schwerin-Lankow and spray butyric acid. Police are looking for witnesses.
Unknown people vandalize food vending machine in Lankow: 20,000 euros in damage!
On the night of Friday to Saturday, a food vending machine was vandalized in the Lankow district of Schwerin. Unknown perpetrators tipped over the machine and sprayed butyric acid, causing considerable damage of around 20,000 euros. The vending machine, which offered eggs in cartons for sale, was located outside the local “Genuss-Treff”. The police are asking the public for information about the perpetrators, who have so far remained unidentified NDR reported.
But what exactly is butyric acid? This substance, which appears at room temperature as a colorless liquid with an extremely unpleasant, vomit-like odor, is widely used in industry. It is not only used for medicines and pest control, but can also be easily made yourself or purchased in pharmacies. The smell stubbornly settles on surfaces and is difficult to remove Tabularasa Magazine summarizes.
Dark phenomenon: butyric acid attacks
Butyric acid attacks are not an isolated case. Food establishments and other facilities repeatedly fall victim to such attacks. There was recently a similar incident in Stuttgart-West, in which unknown persons distributed butyric acid in a butcher's shop for the third time. The last attack occurred in December 2024 and caused damage that was not precisely quantified but was also significant. In previous attacks, a slogan was also sprayed on the facade that clearly indicated the perpetrators' motives, reports Stuttgart News.
The motives for such attacks can be varied: revenge, blackmail or simply a cruel joke. However, the health risks posed by butyric acid should not be underestimated. From headaches to serious chemical burns, the pollutant can have significant effects. Therefore, in the event of an attack, experts recommend leaving the area immediately and contacting the police immediately. Under no circumstances should you use conventional cleaning products to remove butyric acid, as this often only makes the situation worse. With Tabularasa Magazine The information obtained makes it clear that in the event of acute symptoms, a doctor should be contacted immediately.
The repeated incidents cast a dark light on public spaces in cities. The penalties for butyric acid attacks are significant in Germany, as this vandalism can be prosecuted as bodily harm according to Section 224 of the Criminal Code. It remains to be hoped that the police can quickly bring the perpetrators to justice to prevent such horrific attacks in the future.