Australian woman charged with lacing colleague's curry with snail poison
An Australian woman has been charged with endangering the life of a colleague after allegedly lacing a curry dish with snail poison. The victim discovered the substance after noticing green granules and a numb tongue, leading to a police investigation.
Why it matters
The incident serves as a cautionary tale regarding workplace safety and interpersonal violence in professional environments.
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An Australian woman has been charged after allegedly lacing a colleague's curry with snail poison.
Police in the state of Western Australia say the alleged victim made a meal for her co-workers in February, which they shared at morning tea.
But when the 58-year-old returned to eat leftovers at lunch, she noticed bright green granules in the food and that her tongue felt numb after tasting it.
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