Person exposed to the toxic substance ricin in Gloppen

The police received a report about the case on Saturday at 8.35am.

– Ricin is a substance that is very potent and toxic when manufactured correctly, writes the West police district in a press release.

The person’s apartment has been cordoned off and will be further handled with the assistance of the police’s national emergency resources, the police inform

According to the police, it is not a danger to the rest of the population.

A case will be opened which will be further investigated by the Sunnfjord police station district.