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French authorities have released only minimal information.
No indication of intended target.
Authorities learned of plot monitoring encrypted social media platform Telegram. Plot was intricate. The use of ricin is interesting given the delayed onset (hours) of symptoms. - Ricin blocks ability of cells to synthesize protein.
- Ingesting ricin results in severe gastrointestinal effects leading to the failure of the kidneys, liver, and pancreas.
- Inhalation of ricin results in pulmonary edema and failure of respiratory system.
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