The curry had been shared among employees and consumed without issue during a morning tea break.
It will be alleged that after the meal, the accused accessed a chemical storage shed and later entered the staff lunchroom where the food was kept.
About 12pm, the victim took her lunch break. Upon opening the container of food, she noticed bright green granules in the food and, after tasting a small amount, experienced numbness to her tongue. The food was retained and provided to police.
It will be alleged the accused and the victim were in a personal relationship.
An investigation by Armadale Detectives allegedly identified the substance as snail pellets containing metaldehyde, a poisonous substance.
On Thursday, 8 October 2026, detectives arrested the 43-year-old woman at a Golden Bay address.
The woman has been charged with one count of ‘Unlawful Act or Omission with Intent to Harm (Endangering the Life, Health or Safety of Any Person)’.
She is due to appear before the Armadale Magistrates Court on 5 November 2026.
