Woman charged after adding snail pellets to colleague's curry at work
A 43-year-old was charged after allegedly spiking a colleague's curry with snail pellets containing metaldehyde at an Oldbury workplace.
A 58-year-old brought curry to share with workmates at a Perth-area business on February 12. Staff enjoyed it during morning tea without incident.
When she opened the container at lunch, the cook noticed bright green granules mixed through the food. After tasting a small amount, she experienced numbness in her tongue.
Police identified the substance as metaldehyde - a poisonous ingredient in snail pellets. A 43-year-old woman was arrested and charged with adding the pellets after the morning break.
Police allege she accessed a chemical storage shed to get them. The two women were in a personal relationship.
The accused faces court on November 5.
- 43 years old
- Accused age
- 58 years old
- Victim age
- Metaldehyde in snail pellets
- Substance identified
- February 12
- Incident date
Why it mattersFood poisoning with a lethal substance at a workplace raises serious questions about safety and intent.
AustraliaThis incident happened at a Western Australian workplace; the accused will be tried in Australian courts.
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