Italian police searched the office of Gianni Di Vita as part of an investigation into the deaths of a mother and daughter who were poisoned with ricin in Pietracatella, according to Sky TG24. Di Vita was taken to a police station by officers, the Corriere della Sera reported.
The search comes roughly nine months into the investigation, Il Fatto Quotidiano reported, describing Di Vita as the husband in the case. Sky TG24 and ANSA both reported the search of his office.
Sky TG24 also reported that analysis of computers and USB drives in the case has been completed. The reports did not say what those analyses found.
The case centers on two family members who died after exposure to ricin, a highly toxic substance. The reports describe Di Vita as the husband of one of the victims. Additional details about the victims, the timeline of the deaths, or the evidence gathered so far were not included in the available reporting.
No charges against Di Vita were reported in the material reviewed. The reason for the search and what investigators were looking for were not specified.
What to watch next: whether prosecutors announce charges or release findings from the completed digital analysis.
