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Australian woman charged with lacing colleague's curry with snail poison
Overview
An Australian woman has been charged with endangering the life, health or safety of another person after allegedly lacing a colleague's curry with snail poison in Western Australia. The victim noticed bright green granules in her leftover meal and experienced a numb tongue after tasting it, leading to a police investigation that identified the substance as metaldehyde pellets.
Key points
- A 43-year-old woman in Western Australia has been charged after allegedly lacing a colleague's curry with snail poison.
- The 58-year-old victim noticed bright green granules in her leftover curry and felt her tongue go numb after tasting it in February.
- Police allege the accused visited a chemical storage shed before returning to the staffroom where the food was kept.
- Testing confirmed the substance was snail pellets containing metaldehyde, a poison capable of causing serious injury or death.
- The accused, who was in a relationship with the victim, is scheduled to face court on 5 November.