Key Takeaways
- A 58-year-old woman has been charged with poisoning a co-worker’s lunch curry with snail pellets.
- The incident occurred in Perth’s southern suburbs in February.
- The woman reportedly experienced numbness after tasting the curry.
Western Australia police have charged a 58-year-old woman with allegedly poisoning a co-worker’s lunch curry with snail pellets, according to a statement from the police.
The incident took place in February at a workplace in Perth’s southern suburbs, where the woman brought a container of curry to share with her colleagues.
Upon tasting the curry, the woman reportedly experienced numbness to her tongue, leading to an investigation by the police.
The woman has now been formally charged, though the exact charges have not been disclosed in the statement.
Police have not provided further details about the case, including any potential motive or the current status of the investigation.
The incident highlights the serious nature of workplace incidents and the importance of food safety in shared environments.
While the case is ongoing, the woman remains in police custody pending further inquiries.
The community has expressed concern over such incidents, with some calling for increased awareness and training on workplace safety and food handling.
