Chapter 758 [Verines Investigates the Case of Polonium 210 Poisoning]

Eight o'clock in the evening, Mr. Clement's office at the FBI Washington headquarters.

"Polonium 210 was also detected in Verines' body."

Hearing Mr. Clement's words, Luo An frowned and asked:

"How is the person? How did he get poisoned? What is the poisoning carrier?"

"These are not clear yet, but Verines has been sent to the hospital and is being treated there."

Mr. Clement said in a low voice:

"The relevant doctor said that the test results showed that Verines was poisoned for no more than 10 hours, and it is still within the effective rescue time, and there is time for emergency treatment."

Polonium 210 is a highly toxic nuclear element. After entering the human body, it will adsorb on proteins and even combine with plasma, travel along the blood to bones, lungs, heart, etc., and eventually cause tumors, liver atrophy, and kidney sclerosis due to the radiation effect.

Polonium 210 is essentially a heavy metal. Common heavy metal poisoning has antidotes, and polonium 210 is no exception. Generally, dithiol chelating agents are mainly used for detoxification.

The reason why Polonium 210 is so deadly is not because of its terrible toxicity, but because it is difficult to be discovered in time, and eventually the best rescue time is missed, and the life countdown is directly stepped into.

Hearing that Verines had been sent to the hospital for emergency treatment, Luo An relaxed his brows and breathed a sigh of relief, and then asked:

"Sir, is Commander Verines really only investigating the case of the murder of "Blue Eyed Roy"? "

"Blue Eyed Roy" was a killer, and his death in prison was not particularly abrupt in a sense.

The key question is who killed him and why.

Mr. Clement glanced at Luo An, and was very satisfied in his heart. He nodded slightly and said:

"The killer died in prison, which was just a lead.

The incident that Verines really investigated was the source of the object that poisoned her, polonium 210."

Polonium 210 is not a common item. Natural polonium only exists in uranium or thorium ores, and its content in the earth's crust is one trillionth.

All the polonium 210 that can be used in human society is produced by scientists using nuclear reactors. The output is very small, and there is a clear record of the output, which is only about 100 grams per year worldwide.

As soon as Mr. Clement finished speaking, Luo An suddenly realized:

"Is the boss worried that someone is secretly making and selling polonium 210?"

Mr. Clement took a sip from the water cup, gave Luo An a look, and said:

"It's not me who is worried, it's the people above who are worried."

As mentioned earlier, the most terrifying thing about polonium 210 is not its extreme toxicity, but its difficulty to detect.

A few micrograms of polonium 210 is enough to kill a person, but a few micrograms of items are difficult to detect if they are not specially inspected.

Luo An nodded suddenly, several thoughts flashed through his mind but his expression remained unchanged, and then asked:

"So, what does the chief mean by calling me here tonight?"

"Verines is poisoned and hospitalized, but the investigation of this case cannot stop."

Mr. Clement put down the water cup, got up from the sofa and walked to the desk, found a folder and handed it to Luo An, and said in a serious voice:

"I hope you will take over Verines' unfinished work.

On the one hand, investigate and catch the person who poisoned Verines.

On the other hand, investigate the source of these polonium 210, find out the people who sold it and the people who made it, and then catch them back!"

Luo An did not directly refuse Mr. Clement, but he did not agree immediately. He patted his thigh and said with a wry smile:

"Sir, my ankle was injured some time ago, and I can't act as quickly as before in a short period of time. This case may take a long time."

The reason why Luo An said this was, first, to deepen the impression and let Mr. Clement know how difficult it is for him, and second, it was a simple test.

"I know you're injured and you've worked really hard this time, but there's no rush for this case."

Mr. Clement walked up to Roan and patted him on the shoulder gently, his eyes full of praise. While comforting Roan, he explained:

"The person who can get polonium 210 and the person who can make polonium 210 are probably not ordinary people, and there may be someone behind them.

From the beginning, Verenis conducted a secret investigation, and you are no exception. You can also conduct a secret investigation.

Verenis applied for six months for the investigation of the case, and you don't need to change it. If the situation is special, it can be extended, so you don't have to worry about the time at all."

Feeling Clement's Seeing the appreciation and sincerity in Mr. Clement's words, Luo An's eyes moved slightly, and he nodded and agreed with a smile:

"Okay, sir, I will investigate this case seriously."

Mr. Clement nodded with satisfaction, and finally added:

"Verinice has been hospitalized. You must be more careful when investigating and remember to check your body frequently.

In addition, if you encounter difficulties, call me in time. I can provide you with support at any time!"

"No problem, sir, I'll take note and pay more attention!"

"Good."

The two chatted briefly for a while, and Luo An left Mr. Clement's office. The secretary at the door quickly got up to help Luo An get the documents and sent Luo An all the way to the parking lot downstairs.

Sitting in the car, Luo An looked at the secretary with a smile:

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

The secretary waved his hand to indicate that it was a small matter, then he looked at Mona and exchanged a few words with a smile, then turned around and returned to the FBI Washington headquarters building.

"This is really rare."

Looking at the secretary's slowly disappearing back, Mona started the car and drove out of the parking lot, while complaining:

"As long as Mr. Clement is here, this secretary has hardly left the door of that office, and has never been seen sending people downstairs."

"Maybe it's inconvenient to see my ankle injured."

Luo An smiled and replied casually. He knew the reason for the secretary's change of attitude, and he didn't feel contempt for the other party or anything. Respecting each other and cooperating with each other is the right way to open it.

Mona also knew these things, and just complained casually. After the car drove into the main road, she asked:

"What did Mr. Clement want to see you tonight? What case is it?"

"According to the case type, this time it is a poisoning case and a dangerous goods investigation case."

Luo An rubbed his temples, closed his eyes and thought, and said:

"The difference is that the enemy this time may come from within."

Mona: "?"

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Three days later, the day after Christmas, the hospital received news that Verines' emergency treatment was completed and she left the radiation intensive care unit and was transferred to the general intensive care unit.

Knowing that visits were allowed, Luo An immediately set off and went to the hospital to check the situation.

Ten o'clock in the morning, a high-end ward on the sixth floor of a well-known hospital in New York.

After a quick inspection to make sure there were no hidden recording or video equipment in the room, Luo An put down his crutches and sat down beside the bed, smiling:

"Good morning, sir."

Verines smiled bitterly and shook her hand gently:

"Not at all."

At this time, Verines's face was pale, and her original sharp and sharp makeup had all disappeared, replaced by a gentle and weak look. The loose hospital gown also made her look very thin.

Polonium 210 entered the stomach and intestines, and rescue measures such as vomiting, gastric lavage, slow laxation, and diuretics were needed. Verines had been tossed around for the past few days and had completely lost her spirit.