Shocking: Chemical weapons seized at Eötvös Loránd University?
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Chemical compounds classified as chemical weapons may have been found in a laboratory at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE). ELTE has neither confirmed nor denied that these are life-threatening substances.
Chemical weapons found at ELTE?
Chemical compounds classified as chemical weapons may have been found in one of the laboratories of ELTE, RTL Híradó reported. Nearly 40 vials containing dangerous substances were seized by the authorities on Tuesday evening at the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
According to RTL, sarin, mustard gas and tabun were among the substances. ELTE did not confirm or deny that these substances were involved. As they wrote, on Tuesday evening, in one of ELTE’s laboratories, researchers discovered an old-labeled chemical that was originally considered dangerous, but is now presumed to be completely degraded.
The competent authorities were immediately informed and they promptly secured the site. The residues found were transported for testing and destruction. ELTE researchers, teachers and students were not in any danger during the incident, and on-site tests in the laboratory environment did not reveal any harmful substances. Teaching and research in the building could continue unhindered the next morning.
Quick and unfriendly death
The response from the National Police Headquarters revealed that an investigation has been launched into the case, and “in the interest of the ongoing proceedings” they are not disclosing any details.
According to security policy expert József Kis-Benedek, the listed agents belong to the category of chemical weapons. “They cause quick and unfriendly deaths,” he said. According to him, similar nerve agents had been used in Iraq, among other places. “Even a little can result in serious injuries,” he added.