Cyanide found in students' drink

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya , Philippines   – Authorities confirmed the presence of cyanide in the drink that killed four high school students in Villaverde town last July 15.

Senior Inspector Noel Libunao, Villaverde police chief, said the National Bureau of Investigation’s forensic chemistry division found traces of cyanide in the drink that left the four students of the Bintawan National High School dead.

Police have filed charges of multiple murder against a 16-year-old male high school student, also from Villaverde town.          – Charlie Lagasca

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