Deadly Toxin Ricin Found In Las Vegas Hotel Room
February 29, 2008
Las Vegas (dbTechno) - A deadly poison known as ricin has reportedly been found in a Las Vegas hotel room. Early reports from Las Vegas police though state that it does not look like a terrorist incident.
The Extended Stay America Hotel in Las Vegas was the location where Las Vegas police were called to on Thursday.
They were called after a suspicious substance was found in one of the hotel rooms. According to media reports, the substance was the deadly poison ricin.
The FBI and Homeland Security have already been heavily involved in the investigation.
FBI spokesman Richard Kolko put out a statement, saying “This event does not appear to be terrorism related.”
Ricin is made from castor beans and attacks cells. A tiny amount can be deadly.
Three hotel employees, as well as three police officers and one other person in the hotel have already been taken to the hospital for testing.
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