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Used oil theft behind snack bar: high cleaning costs for Kahl!
Thieves stole used oil in Kahl am Main, which led to high street contamination and cleaning costs running into thousands of euros.
Used oil theft behind snack bar: high cleaning costs for Kahl!
In Kahl am Main, a brazen theft behind a snack bar on Hanauer Landstrasse is causing a stir. On Tuesday morning, at an unspecified time, unknown persons stole a container of used oil. The perpetrators suspected that the stolen goods were of high value. However, their assumption turned out to be a fallacy: the Alzenau police estimate that the contents of the container are of little importance and thus the potential of the loot is pushed into the background. Nevertheless, the incident has serious consequences.
During the theft, oil leaked from the container and caused widespread contamination of the road. The cleaning costs are estimated at several thousand euros, which significantly exacerbates the entire situation. The authorities are looking for clues about the perpetrators and are asking the public for help. Anyone who has seen something or has information can report it to the Alzenau police on 06023/944-0. The tension among the residents is palpable here, as such incidents are not occurring for the first time.
The unexpected cult status of used oil
You might also think of other types of “drift” in this context – for example the world-famous film “Tokyo Drift” from the Fast & Furious series. Japanese hip-hop group Teriyaki Boyz's single of the same name, released in 2006, is considered the film's main theme and has experienced a real renaissance in recent years. Written by band members Verbal, Wise and Ilmari and produced by well-known Neptunes duo Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, the song achieved cult status. It is played during the breathtaking car races in the film and is a prime example of the fusion of motorsport and music.
What is particularly interesting is the development that the song has undergone on social media. In 2020, Time reported on a viral trend on TikTok that had users "drifting" on their hardwood floors, inspired by the massive hit. Some artists such as Lil Yachty and Injury Reserve have also taken inspiration from “Tokyo Drift” and quoted it in their own work. It's fascinating how such cultural elements, like waste oil contamination in Kahl, can unexpectedly come into focus.