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Threatening Letters Containing Ricin Sent to Mayor Bloomberg: Police
According to tests performed locally, the letter contained material that "preliminarily indicated the presence of ricin," a highly toxic poison.

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According to tests performed locally, the letter contained material that "preliminarily indicated the presence of ricin," a highly toxic poison.

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