Overview

• Investigators discovered a laboratory in the attic of the suspect's family home in Zeithain, where ricin and aconitin were allegedly produced and stored.
• Ricin, classified as a biological weapon under German law, and aconitin, one of the most potent plant toxins, were seized in the raid.
• The 16-year-old suspect, who has no prior convictions, is not in custody due to a lack of legal grounds for detention under juvenile justice regulations.
• Experts from the Robert Koch Institute and specialized decontamination teams are analyzing the toxic substances under strict safety protocols.
• Authorities are investigating the teenager's motives and supply chains, noting a prior search in December that also uncovered small quantities of toxins.