Overview
- Austrian police arrested a 39-year-old in Salzburg on Saturday after a 38-day search tied to poisoned HiPP baby-food jars.
- Investigators say electronic traces from a fake email and supermarket video helped identify the suspect.
- Authorities report six manipulated jars were placed in Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and five have been recovered while one remains missing; HiPP says its German range was not affected.
- Forensic testing found 15 micrograms of rat poison in a seized 190 g jar of carrots with potatoes, and experts have yet to identify the toxin type or its likely health impact.
- Prosecutors have requested pretrial detention as the suspect is questioned, and his lawyer says he denies involvement, cites a smartwatch alibi, and disputes links to rat poison police reportedly seized at his home.