Canadian police have begun an
investigation after a yet-to-be identified woman in Canada allegedly sent a
letter containing the poison ricin to U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Our Chemical, Biological,
Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives team (CBRNE) is leading the operation. Police
and Fire teams from Longueuil are also on site. All necessary measures have
been taken to ensure public safety,” said a tweet by the Royal Canadian Mounted
Police (RCMP) on Monday.
The woman was reportedly arrested
at the Canadian-U.S. border and was expected to appear in court later in the
afternoon in Buffalo, the United States, facing federal charges in the United
States.
The RCMP said a police operation
is ongoing at a residential street located south of Montreal.
Media reports said the letter was
intercepted after being sent to Washington from Canada.
the poisoned letter
Officials said it was intercepted
at a government facility that screens mail addressed to the White House and
President Donald Trump.
Both police and media reports
have not yet indicated whether the suspect is Canadian.
*Reported by Xinhua
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