U.S. congressional officials say a letter sent to Republican Senator Roger Wicker has tested positive for the deadly poison ricin.

The letter was found at a facility that handles mail going to the U.S. Capitol. Officials say it tested positive for ricin in three separate tests.

It is not likely the letter ever reached Senator Wicker’s office.

Ricin is highly poisonous. Just a tiny drop can kill an adult. It is found naturally in castor beans.

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