NationStates Jolt Archive


Marcelonian Leader and chancellor poisoned

19-02-2004, 17:20
Marcelonian Leader and chancellor is in critical condition in Marcelonia's elite hospital after being the victim of an arsenic poisoning attempt.

His deputy, field marshal Gorman Herring has assumed temporary control in Marcelonia. About 1500 people have already been arrested and are currently being interrogated in secret police headquarters. The first batch of 50 suspects will face trial in the People's Court as early as tomorrow.

Foreign minister James van Robbentrip has been recalled and all Marcelonian ambassadors and foreign ambassadors in Marcelonia have been notified of the new security protocol.