Senator letter 'did contain ricin'

The presence of ricin in a letter sent to US Republican Senator Roger Wicker has been confirmed by a laboratory, an official has said.

Senator letter 'did contain ricin'
Thu, 18 Apr, 2013 - 18:29

The presence of ricin in a letter sent to US Republican Senator Roger Wicker has been confirmed by a laboratory, an official has said.

The US Senate sergeant-at-arms Terrance Gainer said the lab tests confirm field testing that indicated the presence of the toxin.

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