Dublin mail centre reopens after package alert

The An Post sorting office in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, has reopened following an anthrax scare yesterday.

The An Post sorting office in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, has reopened following an anthrax scare yesterday.

Tests for the highly infectious bacteria on a suspect package found at the office had proved negative.

All 60 staff at the office were referred for precautionary medical treatment treatment yesterday.