Kebab Promotion in Germany Ends in Clash with Police

A promotion for the opening of a kebab cafeteria in Dortmund, Germany, ended in beatings and police intervention. The establishment offered the snack at an extremely low price, attracting a crowd that got out of control even before the opening. The riot resulted in arrests, damage to property and criticism from authorities.

Immense queue and overloaded security

Even before the opening, a long line was already forming in front of the site. The owner of the cafeteria hired private security guards to accompany the opening, but they were quickly overwhelmed when the situation went out of control. The riot forced the owner to ask the police for help.

According to witnesses, some tried to break the windows of a pharmacy across the street. According to the marketing team of the network of cafeterias, chairs were thrown at cars, and guns were found inside backpacks. The confusion spread rapidly, demanding reinforcement of the security forces.

Divergent numbers and arrests

The owner said there were about 1,000 people at the scene, although police estimated about 300. The divergence in the numbers reflects the difficulty of measuring the crowd in the midst of chaos. Several people were detained, including one carrying a festive pistol.

Some of the detainees will face charges of disturbance of order, damage to property and injury. The police did not say if the owner would respond to the lawsuit. Dortmund police chief Tim Frommeyer strongly condemned the incident.

Police condemn violence and point to premeditation

"Whoever resorts to violence - in this case once again against police - is not a young man in search of adventure or a simple troublemaker, but a criminal," Frommeyer said. He accused some of the participants of having already gone to the scene with the intention of attacking the police.

The incident followed a pattern of behavior recently observed in demonstrations and protests. The statement suggests authorities see the incident as part of a worrying trend of clashes with police.

Kebab as a Symbol of German Inflation

Until around 2020, the price of a kebab in Germany was on average between 3.5 and 4 euros. The rise in prices is mainly due to the rise in energy and food costs, which has turned the country’s most popular quick snack into a symbol of the impact of inflation.

It is estimated that more than 1.3 billion kebabs are consumed every year in the country. The popularity of the dish makes any price variation a sensitive subject for the population, especially in times of economic crisis.

Donation of remaining kebabs

The owner of the establishment said he would donate the remaining kebabs to a charity that serves street people in the city. The attitude contrasts with the violence scenario and can be seen as an attempt to mitigate the damage caused by the incident.

The Dortmund episode serves as a wake-up call for aggressive promotions in a context of high economic sensitivity. As the authorities investigate the case, the German population continues to feel in their pockets the weight of inflation, which has turned a simple kebab into a luxury item for many.

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