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Major investigation launched after 'very toxic' materials were taken from a stolen van
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukBlackley at 11.45am today (Wednesday 1 July). Police say the van contained Talunex - an Aluminium Phosphide-based chemical which is commonly used to control vermin.The chemical has been described as 'very toxic' if swallowed, and emits a toxic gas if placed in contact with water and acids.
Police have warned the public that Talunex should only be handled by specially trained operators. It is believed to be in tablet form, and the capsules are light grey, garden pea-sized spheres with a seam around the centre.
The tablets were last known to be stored in a grey aluminium box. The van also contained petrol, fertiliser and pesticides.
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