Sydney airport in anthrax scare

Part of the international arrivals hall at Sydney airport in Australia has been evacuated after a suspicious box containing a white powder was found.

Sun, 14 Oct, 2001 - 10:47

Part of the international arrivals hall at Sydney airport in Australia has been evacuated after a suspicious box containing a white powder was found.

It's described as similar to the substance discovered in letters sent in the United States to people who appear to have contracted Anthrax.

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